Clean vocal pop layered over atmospheric synth work. Kotowari is a 2011 Windows visual novel and this soundtrack splits neatly between character ending songs and background instrumentals. The opening track "カケラ" sets the tone with this earnest vocal delivery that hits different at 2AM.
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"BLUE graffiti" has a cooler, more detached vibe that stands out from the other endings. The instrumental side is where it gets interesting. "魂を喰らう者" goes full dark ambient, completely shifting the mood from the lighter school life tracks like "薄暑の日差しを浴びながら."
That contrast tells you this story has teeth. "小麦色の夏海岸" closes things out with summer nostalgia that almost hurts. The whole album swings between warmth and unease in a way that makes you curious about the story underneath.
Worth putting on if you like VN soundtracks that actually try to say something.