Magical Bloom Hana A soft magical girl visual novel about healing, friendship, and finding your inner light.
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Concept SummaryThis is an early-stage idea for a gentle, character-driven magical girl visual novel built in Ren’Py. You play as Hana Minase, a quiet student who discovers a glowing pendant after school. What starts as an odd moment in the hallway slowly unfolds into a journey of magical self-discovery, healing, and emotional connection.
The story emphasizes soft choices, growing trust with friends, and the emotional weight of becoming someone magical in a quiet, modern world.
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Planned Features
- Light transformation system based on player choices
- Friendship/trust mechanics with branching conversations
- Cozy, emotional tone with soft magical realism
- Optional magical dream scenes and gentle exploration of identity
- Custom UI and music (eventually!)
CharactersHana Minase – A quiet, thoughtful girl who often feels invisible. She becomes Magical Bloom Hana through a soft magical transformation.
“Bloom, heart of mine. Let me shine.”
Mika Arai – Her best friend. Loyal and teasing, but emotionally guarded. The depth of your bond changes based on trust.
Liora Hanekawa – A mysterious transfer student who might share Hana's magical nature.
Omi – A sarcastic, plush bunny companion with a tired heart and a stitched past.
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Engine- Built in Ren’Py
- Currently using placeholder assets
- Scripting scenes with basic branching and a transformation variable
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Current Progress- Opening scenes written in Ren’Py
- First transformation coded and working
- Simple variable tracking for trust added
- Very early stages, still experimenting and learning
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What I’m Looking ForI’d love gentle feedback, brainstorming support, or advice on:
- Writing cozy character arcs or dialogue choices
- Magical girl transformation effects in Ren’Py
- UI styling for soft/magical interfaces
- Any recommendations for artists or composers (not hiring yet!)
This is a passion project I’m working on solo as I learn. I’m doing it slowly and thoughtfully, and I’d love to meet others making emotional or magical games too.
Thanks so much for reading!
