Happy New Year to all! Hello everyone, and welcome to the last dev journal of 2023! Wow, it has been a wild year, one which saw the finishing of a route that has been in development for almost 7 years, and countless improvements and additions to our big bouncy visual novel which truly makes it fitting of its name! That doesn't mean we slow down, though, it only is gonna get bigger and better from here! To show this, we have a little end-of-the-year Christmas gift for all to enjoy; a new build for Growth Academy! What can you expect in your stuffed stocking this year?

Main routes:

• Shiori's route is up to AE100 scene with three endings - the story goes up to size 6. The route is pending rewrites, so some things may be changed in the future all across the route. AE route also has one optional crossover scene (AEBE004)
• Honoka's route is up to the BE056 scene, which is size 4, with a few scenes having some gaps meant to be filled. The route also has planned rewrites addressing some of the most common concerns. There is also a 4-part crossover arc with Naomi (BEGTS)
• Aida's route is up to PRG052, which is size 4. There are about 15+ events after PRG049, but these are before rewrites. The route was rebooted from the ground up, so some events' pre-rewrites might not feel consistent. These inconsistencies will be addressed alongside upcoming rewrites
• Alice's route is up to WG091, which is size 5. Route also has several crossover events with a few characters (WGAE, WGBE, WGGTS, WGFMG) and some additional optional and secret scenes
• Akira's route is up to FMG089, which is size 5. Route also has a few crossover scenes with Alice (FMGWG) and two with Naomi (FMGGTS)
• Naomi's route is up to GTS052, which is size 4, with some gaps meant to be filled. Route also has a crossover event with Aida (GTSPRG001), Alice (GTSWG001), and with Akira (GTSFMG001)

Optional routes:

• Daichi's side route is up to RM003. RM001 and RM002 received significant rewrites in recent months, so it should feel more modernised on a new playthrough. RM001 can be unlocked after finishing MC001, MC007 or by picking Daichi on MC005
• MC scenes are tied to Kei's slice of life outside of routes. These scenes covers group events, scenes with side characters, Tomo's arc and about faculty. They are intended to act as separate side stories - completed events are MC001-MC009, MC011, MC013, MC024 and MC033. They're also highly replayable, often referencing events or characters from the route of your choice, so some scenes may have some differences on various playthroughs

Global scenes:

• Prologue (global000)
• global005, global010 and global026 (Big thank you to Haen for compiling this!)

And that should be all she, well, WE wrote for now! As you start off the new year with the new term at Seichou, I hope everyone enjoys their Buckwheat Noodles, nuzzles down in their beds with a warm Taiyaki, and remember; the future is bright, and your world is constantly growing!

See you next time, and happy holidays from everyone here at Growth Academy!