---
title: "Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na -Moonlight Cradle-"
description: "Called the last part of the Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na story; -Moonlight Cradle- follows the ending of the expanded storyline of the PS2 version Yoake Mae yori "
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/87/94687.jpg"
---

# Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na -Moonlight Cradle-

![Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na -Moonlight Cradle-](https://t.vndb.org/cv/87/94687.jpg)

**Alternative Title:** 夜明け前より瑠璃色な -Moonlight Cradle-

**Aliases:** 夜明前的琉璃色 -Moonlight Cradle-

**Developer:** AUGUST

**Release date:** Feb 27, 2009

**Platform:** Windows

**Language:** Japanese, Chinese (simplified)

**Rating:** 7.7/10 (164 votes)

## Description
Called the last part of the Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na story; -Moonlight Cradle- follows the ending of the expanded storyline of the PS2 version Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na -Brighter than dawning blue-.

It tells of a new story involving all the heroines from the original as well as Estel Freesia and Tooyama Midori who made their first appearance on the PS2 version. Also included is a brand new heroine Cynthia Marguerite.

## Characters
### Asagiri Tatsuya (朝霧 達哉)
Main character of the story. Student in the Catherina Academy, after the disappearance of his father and soon after the death of his mother his house consists of his cousin Sayaka and little sister Mai. Works in the Italian food place next to his house Samon, where the Takamizawa family lives. Has a habit of raising dogs (currently three). Has an interest in Moon studies.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Tatsu
- **Measurements:** Height: 174cm
- **Birthday:** 12 December
- **Hair:** Brown, Short
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Kid, Young-adult
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Swim Shorts
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Ore, Friendly, Kind, Smart, Atheist, Dog Person
- **Role:** Husband, Cousin, Boyfriend, Childhood Friend, Waitstaff, Non-blood-related Brother, Schoolmate, Senpai, High School Student, Pet Owner, Part-time Worker
- **Engages in:** Cleaning, Teasing, Kendo, Dimensional Travel, Swimming, Wedding, Duel, Marriage Proposal, Turndown
- **Subject of:** Turndown

### Asagiri Mai (朝霧 麻衣)
Mai is [url=/c1355]Tatsuya's[/url] younger sister who attends the same school as him. She is the part leader for the flutes in the concert band in her school. [spoiler]A secret between her and Tatsuya is that she is actually adopted.[/spoiler]

[Edited from [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoake_Mae_yori_Ruriiro_na]Wikipedia[/url].]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 154cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 78-54-79cm, B cup
- **Birthday:** 3 August
- **Hair:** Brown, Twin Tails, Short, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Apron, Dress, Headband, Miniskirt, Sport Bloomers, Pendant Necklace, Sports Uniform, Ribbon Tie, Ribbon Hair Tie, String Ribbon Tie
- **Engages in:** Cooking, Cleaning, Stalking, Shopping, Competition
- **Eyes:** Green, Tareme
- **Personality:** Friendly, Kind, Sweets Lover, Watashi, Cheerful
- **Role:** Girlfriend, Friend, Non-blood-related Sister, Schoolmate, Kouhai, High School Student, Younger Sister, School Music Club Member, Flutist
- **Subject of:** Birthday Celebration
- **Items:** Flute
- **Voiced by:** Agumi Oto

### Feena Fam Earthlight (フィーナ・ファム・アーシュライト)
Feena is the princess of the Kingdom of Sphere on the moon. In order to become more knowledgeable about Earth and be able to follow in her mother's footsteps, she comes to Earth in a homestay with the family of the deputy librarian, [url=/c1357]Hozumi Sayaka[/url]. Since she was very young, she has always wanted to know more about the Earth and some day she hopes to surpass her mother in trying to bridge the gap between the Earth and the Kingdom of Sphere. She is well educated in terms of literature and science and has great sword skills.

[Edited from [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoake_Mae_yori_Ruriiro_na]Wikipedia[/url] & [url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=152981&gc=gc]Getchu[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 162cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 84-56-85cm, C cup
- **Birthday:** 29 September
- **Hair:** Blue, Long, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Kid, Young-adult
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Dress, Pajamas, Headband, Arm Warmers, Evening Gloves, Sport Bloomers, Wedding Dress, Bikini, Crown, Sports Uniform, Cravat, Straw Hat, Choker, Sun Hat, Waitstaff Uniform
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Friendly, Refined, Naive, Smart, Insightful, Watashi
- **Engages in:** Swordsmanship, Cooking, Cleaning, Kendo, Religion, Swimming, Wedding, Duel
- **Eyes:** Green, Tareme
- **Role:** Wife, Betrothed, Daughter, Roommate, Girlfriend, Childhood Friend, Queen Regnant, Princess, Waitstaff, Foreigner, Schoolmate, Classmate, Senpai, Extraterrestrial, High School Student, Transfer Student, Half-orphan
- **Voiced by:** Tezuka Maki

### Hozumi Sayaka (穂積 さやか)
Sayaka is a deputy director in the royal moon museum. Had stayed once in the Moon Kingdom as a transfer student, one of the reasons her house was decided as the homestay target of Feena. [url=/c1355]Tatsuya[/url] and Mai refer to her as their older sister, although she is actually their cousin. Became the pillar of the Asagiri house after their parents disappearance.

[Edited from [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoake_Mae_yori_Ruriiro_na]Wikipedia[/url] & [url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=152981&gc=gc]Getchu's[/url].]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 165cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 86-56-86cm, C cup
- **Birthday:** 6 March
- **Hair:** Brown, Waist Length+, Curtained, Spiky Bangs
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Clothes:** Uniform, School Uniform, Pajamas, Hair Ribbon, Skirt, Belt, Beret, One Piece Swimsuit, Towel, Skirt Suit
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Altruistic, Kind, Watashi, Sleepyhead, Ara Ara, Family Oriented
- **Engages in:** Drinking
- **Role:** Daughter, Cousin, Girlfriend, Librarian, Senpai, Head of Household, Foreign Exchange Student, Executive
- **Subject of:** Debt
- **Voiced by:** Motoyama Mina

### Mia Clementis (ミア・クレメンティス)
Mia is [url=/c1356]Feena[/url]'s only escort from the Kingdom of Sphere and always tries to look out for the princess. Daughter of Feena's nursing mother, works as Feena's maid. Greatly respects Feena. Has taken up part of the daily work in the Asagiri house. 

[Edited from [url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=152981&gc=gc]Getchu[/url].]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 148cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 72-55-77cm, A cup
- **Birthday:** 22 December
- **Hair:** Blue, Short, V Bangs, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Teen, Pale, Short
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Airhead, Shy, Refined, Kind, Clumsy, Stubborn, Docile, Watashi
- **Role:** Student, Roommate, Girlfriend, Friend, Childhood Friend, Servant, Maid, Cook, Waitstaff, Foreigner, Coworker, Extraterrestrial, Pet Owner, Part-time Worker
- **Engages in:** Cooking, Cleaning, Shopping
- **Eyes:** Blue, Tareme
- **Clothes:** Pajamas, Hat, Maid's Dress, One Piece Swimsuit, Naked Apron, Armband, Ribbon Tie, Maid's Headdress, Sailor School Uniform
- **Voiced by:** Naruse Mia

### Takamizawa Natsuki (鷹見沢 菜月)
Natsuki is one of [url=/c1355]Tatsuya[/url]'s closest friends and is also one of his classmates. She works with Tatsuya at her father's restaurant, Trattoria Samon, which also happens to be next door to Tatsuya's house. She often gets angry at Tatsuya or her brother when they tease her. She is best known as the Carbon Master, due to her inability to cook and all her attempts ending up as blackened messes, (including salad). Her dream is becoming a veterinarian.

[Edited from [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoake_Mae_yori_Ruriiro_na]Wikipedia[/url] & [url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=152981&gc=gc]Getchu[/url].]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Carbon Master
- **Measurements:** Height: 164cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 88-59-86cm, D cup
- **Birthday:** 23 May
- **Hair:** Brown, Long, Curtained, Spiky Bangs, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Apron, Dress, Necklace, Knee-high Socks, Thigh-high Stockings, Bikini, Blouse, Cravat, Ribbon Hair Tie, Decorative Belt, Pleated Skirt, Sun Hat, Waitstaff Uniform
- **Engages in:** Cooking, Domestic Violence, Cleaning, Teasing, Stalking, Moving, Long Distance Relationship, Bad Cooking
- **Eyes:** Blue, Tareme
- **Personality:** Friendly, Altruistic, Kind, Nature Lover, Watashi, Childishly Violent
- **Role:** Daughter, Full Sister, Girlfriend, Friend, Childhood Friend, Waitstaff, Classmate, Senpai, Coworker, Neighbor, University Student, High School Student, Kanban Musume, Younger Sister, Honor Student
- **Subject of:** Teasing, Birthday Celebration
- **Voiced by:** Kaibara Elena

### Tooyama Midori (遠山 翠)
Midori is an energetic girl in [url=/c1355]Tatsuya[/url]'s class, good friends with both him and [url=/c1358]Natsuki[/url]. She is the clarinet leader in the concert band at her school, and senpai of [url=/c1361]Mai[/url]. Daughter of a famous musician couple.

[Edited from [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoake_Mae_yori_Ruriiro_na]Wikipedia[/url].]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 156cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 84-56-88cm, C cup
- **Birthday:** 10 February
- **Hair:** Ahoge, Ponytail, Curtained, Shoulder-length, Green, Spiky Bangs
- **Eyes:** Brown, Tareme
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Headband, Necklace, Vest, Skirt, Sport Bloomers, Sports Uniform, Bracelet, Ribbon Tie, Ribbon Hair Tie
- **Engages in:** Cooking, Cleaning, Teasing
- **Personality:** Secretive, Pretending, Carefree, Friendly, Low Self-esteem, Clumsy, Funny, Energetic, Loyal, Curious, Watashi, Gossipy, Family Oriented
- **Subject of:** Clinical Depression, Teasing, Psychological Trauma, Stalking, Turndown, Tutoring, Nyctophobia
- **Role:** Daughter, Girlfriend, Friend, Musician, Classmate, Senpai, Wealthy, High School Student, Lonely, News Presenter, Living Alone, School Music Club President, Flutist
- **Items:** Musical Instrument, Flute
- **Voiced by:** Miyabi Himeno

### Wreathlit Noel (リースリット·ノエル)
A mysterious girl Tatsuya meets from time on time around the city. Doesn't speak much and doesn't seem to like dealing with people, though Tatsuya managed to convince her of eating in Trattoria Samon. Has a weakness for Sayaka. Tatsuya's dogs have an unusual affection for her. [spoiler]Is actually the vessel for [url=/c12784]Fiacca Marguerite[/url].[/spoiler]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Riisuritto Noeru
- **Measurements:** Height: 139cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 63-49-67cm, AA cup
- **Birthday:** 19 April
- **Hair:** Blond, Antenna, Waist Length+, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Pale, Kid, Younger Appearance
- **Eyes:** Green, Tareme
- **Clothes:** Dress, Skirt, Thigh-high Stockings, Gothic, Collar, Detached Sleeves, Kemonomimi Hat, Pendant Necklace, Sleeveless Leotard
- **Personality:** Kuudere, Stoic, Ignorant, Reserved, Antisocial, Mysterious, Taciturn, Blunt, Loner
- **Role:** Foreigner, Extraterrestrial, Runaway
- **Subject of:** Teasing, Shared Body
- **Voiced by:** Misaki Rina

### Karen Clavius (カレン・クラヴィウス)
Karen is the secretary and Military Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sphere. She seems to have a fairly strict attitude on things which fits her profession well. Is in charge of making sure nothing happens to Feena. Good friends with Sayaka since her time in the Moon. Has a complex about her small chest.

[Edited from [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoake_Mae_yori_Ruriiro_na]Wikipedia[/url] & [url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=152981&gc=gc]Getchu[/url].]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Karen Kuraviusu
- **Measurements:** Height: 166cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 80-57-81cm, A cup
- **Birthday:** 30 November
- **Hair:** Violet, Waist Length+
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult
- **Items:** Sword
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Honorable, Loyal, Serious, Pragmatic, Watashi
- **Engages in:** Swordsmanship, Fighting, Drinking
- **Role:** Orphan, Friend, Non-blood-related Sister, Extraterrestrial, Secretary
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Clothes:** Glasses, Skirt, Belt, Beret, Military Uniform
- **Voiced by:** Hazakura Ryouko

### Takamizawa Jin (鷹見沢 仁)
Jin is [url=/c1358]Natsuki's[/url] older brother and co-worker of hers and Tatsuya at the restaurant that his father owns. He constantly makes his sister angry, which tends to resulting in him being on the receiving end of Natsuki's ladle throwing technique.

[Edited from [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoake_Mae_yori_Ruriiro_na]Wikipedia[/url].]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 177cm
- **Birthday:** 4 September
- **Hair:** Red, Short, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Clothes:** Uniform, Trousers, Jacket, Shirt, Hoodie, Swim Shorts, Waitstaff Uniform
- **Engages in:** Cooking, Smoking, Cleaning, Teasing, Swimming
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Personality:** Boku, Friendly, Relaxed, Kind, Mischievous, Insightful
- **Role:** Son, Full Brother, Cook, Waitstaff, Senpai, Coworker, Neighbor, Older Brother, Butt Monkey
- **Subject of:** Domestic Violence
- **Voiced by:** Tsujimiya Haruhiko

## Shops
- [Official Website](http://august-soft.com/yak_mc/index.html)
- [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=1095667)

## Releases
### Japanese
- **2009-02-27**: Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na -Moonlight Cradle- First Press Standard Edition - [Official website](http://august-soft.com/yak_mc/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=11460), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=603045)
- **2009-02-27**: Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na -Moonlight Cradle- First Press Premium Edition - [Official website](http://august-soft.com/yak_mc/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=11460), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=578585)
- **2009-09-18**: Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na -Moonlight Cradle- Regular Edition - [Official website](http://august-soft.com/yak_mc/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=11460), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=666377)
- **2011-07-29**: Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na -Moonlight Cradle- Windows 7 Support Edition - [Official website](http://august-soft.com/yak_mc/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=11460), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=715490)
- **2020-09-25**: Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na - Complete Pack - Basic Package - [Official website](https://august-soft.com/yoake_cp/), [Melonbooks.co.jp](https://www.melonbooks.co.jp/detail/detail.php?product_id=685667), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=1095666), [DMM](https://www.dmm.co.jp/mono/pcgame/-/detail/=/cid=901apc13617/), [Toranoana](https://ec.toranoana.shop/tora/ec/item/210006614524/)
- **2020-09-25**: Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na - Complete Pack - 15th Anniversary Package - [Official website](https://august-soft.com/yoake_cp/), [Melonbooks.co.jp](https://www.melonbooks.co.jp/detail/detail.php?product_id=685666), [Getchu](http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=1095667), [DMM](https://www.dmm.co.jp/mono/pcgame/-/detail/=/cid=901apc13616/), [Toranoana](https://ec.toranoana.shop/tora/ec/item/210006614523/)
- **2020-09-25**: Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na - Complete Pack - Download Edition - [Official website](https://august-soft.com/yoake_cp/), [DMM](https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/abgktk_0016pack/)
- **2020-09-25**: Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na -Moonlight Cradle- Download Edition - [Official website](http://august-soft.com/yak_mc/index.html), [DMM](https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/abgktk_0015/)

### Chinese (simplified)
- **2010-05-23**: Gengsheng Limingqian de Liulise -Moonlight Cradle- - [Official website](http://bbs.sumisora.net/read.php?tid=10958461)

## Tags
Sexual Content, ADV, Space, Incest, Non-blood-related Brother/Sister Incest, Romance, Brother/Sister Romance, Comedy, Science Fiction, Kuudere Heroine, Maid Heroine, Male Protagonist, Future, Drama, Multiple Endings, Enforced Playing Order, Loli Heroine, Lolicon, Modern Tsundere Heroine, Classic Tsundere Heroine, Protagonist's Childhood Friend as a Heroine, Princess Heroine, Cousin Incest, Cousin Romance, Protagonist's Cousin as a Heroine, Under the Same Roof, Slice of Life, Unlockable Routes, Heroine with Zettai Ryouiki, Adult Heroine, Alien Heroine, Cafe, Fictional Futuristic Japanese Town, Branching Plot, Protagonist with a Face, Side Portraits, More Than Seven Heroines, Unlockable Choices, More Than Seven Endings, Bonus Side Stories, Lost Technology, Unlockable Hero(ine), Unlockable Event, Straight Lolicon, High School Student Heroine, Heroine with Small Breasts (Non-Loli), Protagonist's Non-blood-related Sister as a Heroine, Protagonist's Younger Sister as a Heroine

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*View the full details at [pinovel.net/v1398](https://pinovel.net/v1398).*

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