Devastatingly quiet vocal arrangements from across the narcissu series, collected on this PSP-era album. "Setsumi's theme" carries that slow, hollow ache the games are known for, stripped down to vocals and piano. "Koko ni Iru" in its vocal version adds this trembling warmth to something that was already heartbreaking as BGM.
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Then "15cm" from side 2nd feels almost fragile, like it could fall apart mid-note. "Elpis" closes things with just enough hope to keep you breathing. The whole narcissu series deals in terminal illness and quiet resignation, and these songs carry all of that weight without a single loud moment.
If you've played any entry in this series, this album will stay with you.