A short psychological horror set in a Japanese school during the Shōwa era. At night in the school, you begin to realize that you are not alone. As you investigate classrooms and hallways, you notice strange occurrences. Your choices shape the story, leading to multiple endings.

<h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Overview</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" ><i>The Night Duty Log</i> is a short horror adventure set in a Showa-era Japanese school.<br>You play as a teacher left alone in the school at night, investigating strange occurrences in a silent, empty building.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Before long, something that was never written in the log begins to appear.</p><h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Story</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Autumn, 1981<br>Yamasato Elementary School, Chiba Prefecture</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >A teacher assigned to night duty patrols the school while recording entries in a logbook.<br>However, subtle irregularities begin to creep into what should be a normal routine.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Records that keep increasing.<br>Footsteps that vanish.<br>Classrooms that should be empty.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >—And yet, the log must still be written.</p><h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Gameplay</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Choice-Driven Horror Experience</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >A story that changes as you read through the log</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Multiple endings based on your choices</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >A compact experience playable in a short time (approx. 30–45 minutes)</p></li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Features</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >An eerie atmosphere inspired by Showa-era Japanese schools</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Retro horror visuals created with pixel art</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Psychological horror driven by sound and silence</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >A slow-building sense of dread rather than sudden jump scares</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Created by a developer with firsthand experience of late Showa-era Japanese schools</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4549590/extras/dbfea287e8592bf629e35d95dca8609d.avif?t=1777405994" width=400 height=212 /></span></p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Tested on Steam Deck</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >*Playable using the touchpad (mouse input)</p></li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Controls</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Confirm / Select</p></li></ul><p class="bb_paragraph" ><i>Simple controls that anyone can play</i></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Playtime</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Approx. 30–45 minutes per playthrough<br><i>Multiple endings included</i></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Genre</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Horror / Adventure / Short Story</p><h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Content Warning</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >This game contains psychological horror elements.<br>Players sensitive to quiet, tension-based fear or anxiety may wish to proceed with caution.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p>

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