Bright, bouncy character themes mixed with surprisingly dramatic traditional Japanese instrumentation. Watashi wa Watashi no Mama is a 2008 Windows VN set in Kyoto, and the score leans into that setting hard. ここは京都 (Here is Kyoto) sets the scene with light, airy woodwinds that feel like a walking tour.
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The character themes each have their own personality, with 百合花のテーマ carrying this elegant, composed energy. Then 陰陽大戦 flips the whole mood into intense onmyoji battle territory with pounding taiko and urgent strings. The hichiriki arrange versions of tracks like 千年の河、永遠の花 add this raw, reedy texture that hits completely different.
清水の風 is just pure calm. If you're into VNs that blend slice-of-life warmth with supernatural drama, this score covers both sides perfectly.