NYBY - Not Your Best Year

NYBY - Not Your Best Year is a visual novel for players who want a darker, drama-heavy take on school romance rather than a lighthearted one. It plays out through narration and dialogue at a steady, deliberate pace.

Story

A student returns to school alongside his girlfriend and his sister, two people he trusts completely. That trust gets tested as betrayal and deceit creep into his circle, with the people closest to him targeted by others who want them. The story follows whether he pieces together what's really going on around him, and whether those he cares about can withstand it.

Gameplay

The player experiences events from the protagonist's point of view, reading through conversations and story beats with the girlfriend, sister, and other characters as chapters progress. A Walkie-Talkie system lets the player check in on characters and follow what they're doing outside the main scenes, adding another layer to how events unfold. Progress is chapter-based, with new conversations and story content opening up as the game continues.

Features

• Chapter-based narrative structure with growing conversation trees for each main character
• Walkie-Talkie system for keeping tabs on characters between story beats
• Illustrated scenes built around the game's central betrayal and infidelity themes

Notes

This is a heavy NTR-focused visual novel — cheating and betrayal are central to the plot, not a side path, so it won't suit readers looking for a straightforward romance.