This is an excellent introduction to the shoujo subgenre. I had no familiarity with it before reading this game. The creators clearly have a love for the subgenre and that comes across very well in the clear text. The game itself is based on the FUDGE system and I was a bit disappointed to find that, unlike other attempts at adapting "relationship" manga or anime (see BESM's Hearts, Swords, Flowers), there wasn't much effort at integrating the system into the relationships of the characters that form the center of the material.
Nevertheless, the advice and examples on creating compelling games using the methods of shoujo manga are very thorough and interesting. The sample campaigns seem like those that I would be thrilled to jump into. And of course the whole thing gets extra points for being female-friendly and girl-positive.
I strongly recommend picking up an edition of HeartQuest if you don't know what shoujo is about and want a quick "gamer's intro".
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