---
title: "Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni"
description: "Maito came back to his hometown and started living alone one year ago. He had spent his childhood there and was back for the first time in several years. He enj"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/17/95617.jpg"
---

# Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni

![Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni](https://t.vndb.org/cv/17/95617.jpg)

**Alternative Title:** それは舞い散る桜のように

**Aliases:** Cherry Petals Fall Like Teardrops..., それ散る, sorechiru, 舞散樱, 舞散桜

**Developer:** Navel / BasiL

**Release date:** Jun 28, 2002

**Platform:** Windows

**Language:** Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), English

**Rating:** 7.2/10 (138 votes)

## Description
Maito came back to his hometown and started living alone one year ago. He had spent his childhood there and was back for the first time in several years. He enjoyed his school life with his friends and the story starts when his new school year begins.... He will get to know something, lose something, and find something.... 

[From [Himeya Shop](http://www.himeyashop.com/product_info.php/products_id/11240)]

## Characters
### Sakurai Maito (桜井 舞人)
- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 175cm
- **Birthday:** 3 March
- **Hair:** Brown, Short
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Teen
- **Role:** Class President, Transfer Student
- **Personality:** Funny
- **Voiced by:** Houdentei Nodogashira

### Hoshizaki Nozomi (星崎 希望)
"Hey, did you know? I'm quite popular"

A second-year student at Sakurazaka Academy. She was put in the same class as the protagonist. She is bright, kind and of good looks, so much so that every boy in the school reveres her as a 'Princess' behind her back. Of candid nature, she often cracks jokes with the protagonist. Although she is unaware of it, when the protagonist gets along with other girls she becomes blatantly displeased. She likes sweets and Japanese Tea. Currently working part-time at a Cafe called "Nagasawa"

Hobbies: Sunbathing, trying food at various places.
Strong subjects: Classical Literature, Biology

[Translated from the [url=https://project-navel.com/sorechiru/character.html]official site[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 159cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 86-57-86cm
- **Birthday:** 7 April
- **Hair:** Black, Long, Intake, Parted to Side
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Sport Bloomers, Ribbon Hair Accessory, Shimapan
- **Personality:** Carefree, Friendly
- **Role:** Classmate, Popular
- **Voiced by:** Swish

### Mori Aoba (森 青葉)
A girl who lives in the room next to Maito. She calls him "Onii-chan" and is faintly in love with him. She is a reserved and shy person. She is poor at schoolwork and exercise, but she handles housework flawlessly.

[Based on [url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=600425]Getchu[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 155cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 77-58-82cm
- **Birthday:** 15 July
- **Hair:** Pink, Ahoge, Shoulder-length
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Hair Ribbon, Bikini, Ribbon Hair Accessory
- **Engages in:** Cooking
- **Personality:** Reserved, Shy
- **Role:** Neighbor, Imouto Act
- **Voiced by:** Kusunoki Mari

### Satomi Kodama (里見 こだま)
A third year high school student. She is a senpai who is full of chances to tease. Since she is baby-faced, short, and has little authority, she doesn't seem older. Her future dream is to be a young adult author. She is too serious and has a habit of preaching.

[Based on [url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=600425]Getchu[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 145cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 82-55-81cm
- **Birthday:** 2 June
- **Hair:** Blue, Antenna, Shoulder-length, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Necktie, Miniskirt, Sport Bloomers
- **Eyes:** Violet, Tareme
- **Role:** Senpai, High School Student
- **Personality:** Serious
- **Voiced by:** Kanako

### Serizawa Kagura (芹沢 かぐら)
Aoba's friend. She used to live in the same building as Maito and was one of his few acquaintances. She is cheerful and lively. She likes Maito, but she is aware of Aoba's feelings for him, so she doesn't approach him.

[Based on [url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=600425]Getchu[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 158cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 74-57-82cm
- **Birthday:** 15 February
- **Hair:** Blond
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Personality:** Deredere, Carefree, Energetic
- **Role:** Friend
- **Voiced by:** Ihara Saki

### Yaegashi Tsubasa (八重樫 つばさ)
A second year high school student. She is Maito's friend and has been in the same class as him for two years. She excels at both schoolwork and sports. Her personality is lively, noisy, and rough.

[Based on [url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=600425]Getchu[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 157cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 84-59-87cm
- **Birthday:** 13 September
- **Hair:** Short, Green
- **Clothes:** School Uniform
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Personality:** Friendly, Energetic
- **Role:** Friend
- **Engages in:** Singing
- **Voiced by:** Momoyama Ion

### Yukimura Komachi (雪村 小町)
A first year high school student. Before Maito moved, she was his neighbor and childhood friend. She has a carefree and chatty personality.

[Based on [url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=600425]Getchu[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 161cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 88-60-89cm
- **Birthday:** 7 April
- **Hair:** Blond, Shoulder-length, Green, Side Tail
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Wedding Dress, Bikini, Nurse Uniform, Nurse's Cap
- **Personality:** Carefree
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Cosplay, Wedding
- **Role:** Wife, Girlfriend, Childhood Friend, Kouhai, Neighbor, Part-time Worker, School Drama Club Member
- **Voiced by:** Kujou Shino

### Yuuki Hikari (結城 ひかり)
Maito's senpai. An intellectual girl who works for the head of the department of literature. Though she tries to be cool and collected, she has a vulgar and short-tempered side. 

[Based on [url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=600425]Getchu[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 165cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 86-60-88cm
- **Birthday:** 28 April
- **Hair:** Brown, Antenna, Waist Length+, Braid, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Glasses, Necktie, Miniskirt
- **Eyes:** Violet, Tareme
- **Role:** Senpai, High School Student
- **Personality:** Short-tempered, Smart, Serious
- **Voiced by:** Kusunoki Mari

### Asahi (朝陽)
"Asahi... yeah, I'd like you to call me that."

A boy Maito meets on the cherry blossom hill. Except for his name, everything about him is unclear. He holds the key to the story. He knows Maito's past.

[From the [url=https://project-navel.com/sorechiru/character19.html]official site[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Body:** Teen
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Hair:** Grey
- **Personality:** Mysterious
- **Voiced by:** Suzuki Riku

### Asama Yatarou (浅間 弥太郎)
- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 179cm
- **Birthday:** 5 May
- **Role:** Homeroom Teacher
- **Voiced by:** Imada Tetsuo

### Emi Tsubaki (恵美 椿)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 141cm
- **Birthday:** 27 May
- **Hair:** Ahoge, Teal
- **Body:** Kid
- **Voiced by:** Saiga Eari

### Ikuhara Ikuna (郁原 郁奈)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 141cm
- **Birthday:** 14 November
- **Hair:** Brown, Ahoge, Shoulder-length
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Kid
- **Clothes:** Scarf, Ribbon Hair Accessory
- **Role:** Younger Sister
- **Voiced by:** Torii Kanon

### Kawahara Mizune (川原 瑞音)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 137cm
- **Birthday:** 10 July
- **Hair:** Violet, Ahoge, Long
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Kid
- **Role:** Childhood Friend
- **Clothes:** Rubber Band With Beads, Oversized Clothing
- **Voiced by:** Haruno Iroha

### Makishima Mugibei (牧島 麦兵衛)
- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 183cm
- **Birthday:** 21 January
- **Hair:** Red
- **Role:** Kouhai, School Soccer Club Member
- **Voiced by:** Anitani Hiroki

### Minazuki Ei (水無月 瑛)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 135cm
- **Birthday:** 4 September
- **Hair:** Red, Ahoge, Long, Straight
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Kid
- **Clothes:** Mini-dress, Jacket, Ribbon Headband, Fur Trim
- **Role:** Childhood Friend
- **Items:** Handbag
- **Eyes:** Garnet
- **Voiced by:** Kushibiki Eri

### Ouka (桜香)
"I was... waiting..."

A girl Maito meets on the cherry blossom hill. Except for her name, everything about her is unclear. She holds the key to the story. She knows Maito's past.

[From the [url=https://project-navel.com/sorechiru/character18.html]official site[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Black
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Body:** Kid
- **Personality:** Mysterious
- **Voiced by:** Torii Kanon

### Saeki Kazumi (佐伯 和観)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 164cm
- **Birthday:** 10 January
- **Hair:** Black, Shoulder-length
- **Body:** Pale
- **Clothes:** Sweater, Skirt
- **Role:** Divorcee, Mother, Legal Guardian
- **Eyes:** Garnet
- **Personality:** Optimist
- **Voiced by:** Shimizu Asagi

### Saeki Kazuto (佐伯 和人)
- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 140cm
- **Birthday:** 3 September
- **Hair:** Black
- **Eyes:** Red
- **Body:** Kid
- **Role:** Son
- **Personality:** Mature
- **Voiced by:** Kujou Shino

### Sagara Yamahiko (相楽 山彦)
- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 177cm
- **Birthday:** 24 December
- **Role:** Friend, Classmate, Popular, Older Brother
- **Personality:** Kind
- **Voiced by:** Aokawa Teru

### Tanigawa Kouki (谷河 浩暉)
- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 173cm
- **Birthday:** 18 November
- **Hair:** Blond
- **Clothes:** Glasses
- **Personality:** Ore
- **Role:** Older Brother
- **Voiced by:** Imada Tetsuo

### Masato (真聡)
A boy who appears in a lot of [url=/p13]Navel[/url] and [url=/p500]Basil[/url] games, and mischievously lifts the skirts of the heroines.

[adapted from [url=http://danbooru.donmai.us/wiki/show?title=masato_%28navel%29]Danbooru Wiki[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** まさと, Masato
- **Hair:** Blue, Short, Straight, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Kid
- **Personality:** Boku, Pervert, Mischievous, Opposite Gender Voiced
- **Engages in:** Teasing, Not Sexually Involved
- **Eyes:** Itome

## Shops
- [Official Website](https://project-navel.com/sorechiru/)
- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2754170/)
- [DLsite](https://www.dlsite.com/pro/work/=/product_id/VJ005420.html)
- [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=1214725)

## Releases
### Japanese
- **2002-06-28**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni - First Press Edition - [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=2120), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=11206)
- **2002-08-09**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni - DVD-ROM Edition - [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=2120), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=15584)
- **2008-10-31**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni - Complete Edition - First Press Limited Edition - [Official website](http://web.archive.org/web/20130312201406/http://www.basil-soft.jp/sorechiru/index.htm), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=11304), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=562265)
- **2008-11-28**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni - Complete Edition - Regular Edition - [Official website](http://web.archive.org/web/20130312201406/http://www.basil-soft.jp/sorechiru/index.htm), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=11304), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=600425)
- **2009-12-25**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni - Complete Edition - Download Edition - [Official website](http://web.archive.org/web/20130312201406/http://www.basil-soft.jp/sorechiru/index.htm), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=11304), [DLsite](https://www.dlsite.com/pro/work/=/product_id/VJ005420.html), [Gyutto](https://gyutto.com/i/item12466), [Digiket](https://www.digiket.com/work/show/_data/ID=ITM0049389/), [DL.Getchu](http://dl.getchu.com/i/item1002917), [DMM](https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/zeni_0001/)
- **2023-09-29**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni -Re:BIRTH- Deluxe Edition - [Official website](https://project-navel.com/sorechiru/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=33741), [Melonbooks.co.jp](https://www.melonbooks.co.jp/detail/detail.php?product_id=1829701), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=1214726), [DMM](https://www.dmm.co.jp/mono/pcgame/-/detail/=/cid=1685nvsw0200/), [Toranoana](https://ec.toranoana.shop/tora/ec/item/210006645523/)
- **2023-09-29**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni -Re:BIRTH- Regular Edition - [Official website](https://project-navel.com/sorechiru/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=33741), [Melonbooks.co.jp](https://www.melonbooks.co.jp/detail/detail.php?product_id=1829700), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=1214725), [DMM](https://www.dmm.co.jp/mono/pcgame/-/detail/=/cid=1685nvsw0201/), [Toranoana](https://ec.toranoana.shop/tora/ec/item/210006645524/)
- **2023-09-29**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni -Re:BIRTH- Download Edition - [Official website](https://project-navel.com/sorechiru/), [DMM](https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/navel_0021/)
- **2024-06-07**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni -Re:BIRTH- - [Official website](https://hikarifield.co.jp/sorechiru/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2754170/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/2754170/info/)
- **2024-06-07**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni -Re:BIRTH-  18+ Patch - [Official website](https://appendingpulse.jp/dl/sore1embefp4)

### Korean
- **2003-10-04**: Geugeoseun Heunnallineun Beotkkotcheoreom - [Official website](http://arcadiastudio.net/)

### Chinese (simplified)
- **2024-06-07**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni -Re:BIRTH- - [Official website](https://hikarifield.co.jp/sorechiru/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2754170/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/2754170/info/)
- **2024-06-07**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni -Re:BIRTH-  18+ Patch - [Official website](https://appendingpulse.jp/dl/sore1embefp4)

### Chinese (traditional)
- **2024-06-07**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni -Re:BIRTH- - [Official website](https://hikarifield.co.jp/sorechiru/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2754170/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/2754170/info/)
- **2024-06-07**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni -Re:BIRTH-  18+ Patch - [Official website](https://appendingpulse.jp/dl/sore1embefp4)

### English
- **2025-06-25**: Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni -Re:BIRTH- (Grok 3) - [Official website](https://files.catbox.moe/mf75ly.7z)

## Tags
ADV, School, Romance, Comedy, Protagonist's Senpai as a Heroine, Male Protagonist, Modern Day, Drama, Multiple Endings, Protagonist's Childhood Friend as a Heroine, Low Sexual Content, Homecoming, Heroine with Zettai Ryouiki, Protagonist's Kouhai as a Heroine, Branching Plot, Date Display, Lots of Choices, Ending Scene Recollection, High School Student Heroine, Sex with Protagonist Only

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*View the full details at [pinovel.net/v1115](https://pinovel.net/v1115).*

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