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| Secret Communication – Halloween 2026 Edition | 2026-10-31 | Komari:Happy Halloween!!Today is the day we scare grown-ups and collect lots of treats, right?Himari:That sounds a little dangerous, but that's more or less the idea.You remembered from last year, huh?Komari:Hehehehe.That's because I got some Sukonbu.Himari:Sukonbu! You really like that, don't you, Komari-chan?Komari:Yep.This time, I'll share some with you too, Himari.And everyone reading Secret Communication, make sure to have some Sukonbu ready as well! |
| Forbidden Ground - Lair of Aooni 1st Anniversary! | 2026-08-29 | Today, August 29, marks one full year since the game's release!To everyone who has supported and followed the adventures of Komari and Himari, thank you so much!Thanks to your encouragement and support, we have been able to celebrate this first anniversary.We hope you'll continue to support both the girls and Forbidden Ground in the future! |
| Secret Communication Vol.14 | 2026-05-15 | Himari:We’re in Kyushu now.I’m excited to see what awaits us here.Komari:Yeah. It’s like we’ve moved straight into a full-on local food adventure.And speaking of Hitoyoshi City… it has to be ayu simmered in sweet soy sauce.Gifu’s version was delicious too, but I think I like the Hitoyoshi style better.Himari:I think I prefer the flavors from Gifu…For example, Gifu’s simmered ayu really highlights the natural aroma of the fish,while Hitoyoshi’s feels like a bold sweet-and-savory flavor explosion.When you compare them side by side, they’re completely different.Komari:That’s the real joy of moving or traveling—discovering the food.Even when ther |
| Secret Communication – Tango no Sekku(Children’s Day) 2026 Edition | 2026-05-05 | Komari:🎵 Up higher than the rooftops, the carp are flying high—The biggest black carp is the father,The smaller red carp are the children… 🎵Himari:Ah—Komari-chan is singing!!…Come to think of it, the carp streamer song doesn’t mention a mother, does it?Komari:sigh… You caught me again, Himari.…Well, you see, the mother—she’s watching from below, quietly supporting everyone’s efforts.That’s why today is a day to be thankful to mothers.Himari:I see…The dark figure I used to see is gone now.Maybe… that wasn’t my mother after all…Komari:You’re a child your mother protected with her life—there’s no resentment there.I’m sure she’s still supportin |
| Secret Communication Vol.13 | 2026-04-12 | Komari:Mmm… it smells so good already!All that early-morning effort was totally worth it.Himari:Yeah. Today is Bread Day. The dough has finished fermenting, and it’s baking now.For breakfast… we’re having pull-apart bread! With extra sugar.Komari:Pull-apart bread! Fresh out of the oven… this is heaven.Ahh, that aroma—it’s making my cheeks melt and my eyes feel all tingly…Himari:Everyone reading Secret Communication, what kind of bread do you like?If you’d like, please tell us.Komari:If you’re buying from a shop, I definitely recommend the yakisoba bread from Pan no Seirankō. |
| Secret Communication Vol.12 | 2026-04-01 | Himari:Komari-chan, today we’re holding a song festival in the Forbidden Ground.You’re all prepared, of course… right?Komari:Huh? I never heard about that…?I didn’t prepare anything… and I’m not very good at singing…Himari:…Just kidding. That was a lie. Today is April Fools’ Day!But you know, your Hinamatsuri song really was lovely.Komari:Geez… that’s a relief.Ah! More importantly—what’s going on with the next Forbidden Ground project?Himari:Well, I did hear that some ideas are being quietly worked on…but who knows?Komari:I wonder if everyone’s support could help move things along.I suppose all we can do is hold on to our hopes and wait, full |
| Secret Communication Vol.11 | 2026-03-20 | Himari:Today, at Komari-chan’s request, we’re getting things ready for the spring Ohigan.We’ve prepared ohagi and flowers… is that everything?Komari:Not yet.Go get some strawberries, mandarins, and loquats from our neighbor Ogawa.Himari:Alright, alright, I’ll go get them!Komari:Be careful, okay?Today is a day when the boundary between this world and the other is said to grow closer,so our feelings reach across more easily.In spring, we express our gratitude to chefs and the people who grow our ingredients.The meals we always enjoy, and even the sweet treats we get as rewards—they're all the result of the care, curiosity, and ingenuity of thos |
| Spring Sale Announcement | 2026-03-18 | ◤ 🌸 Big Spring Blowout Sale! ◢As Komari hinted the other day…we’re excited to announce that…✨ an incredible 80% OFF sale is coming! ✨ Don’t miss this amazing opportunity! 🎉 |
| Secret Communication Vol.10 | 2026-03-16 | Komari:Hehehe… hehehehehe…It’s a secret, a secret.Himari:K-Komari-chan, what’s going on?Komari:Fufun. There’s going to be a big announcement this weekend.They told me, “Please keep it a secret for now,” you know?Himari:…Komari-chan.Um… wasn’t the existence of the announcement also supposed to be a secret…?Komari:Hah!!B-But I didn’t say what it’s about!Himari:Y-Yeah… we should be fine… probably…!Komari:Fine…?What’s “fine”?…Well, whatever.Everyone reading Secret Communication, look forward to this weekend! |
| Secret Communication Vol.9 | 2026-03-10 | Komari:Today is Sugar Day, you know.Speaking of sugar… for snacks, we used to have piles of sugarcane.It has this faint bamboo-like aroma. I kinda want to bite into one again…Himari:B-bite into it?!Komari:Yes, of course. That’s totally normal.…Oh, right—Kyushu flavors are all basically sweet.Soy sauce, miso, broth, sauces… everything.Which is why, well… the cavity rate is terrifyingly high…Himari:I-is that so…? As a fellow lover of food, we should be careful then.So… should we skip the strawberry fruit sandwich today…?Komari:Ehhh?! That has nothing to do with this!Once we get going, no one can stop us!Not even a sumo wrestler!Let’s go, Himari |
| Secret Communication – Hinamatsuri 2026 Edition | 2026-03-03 | Komari:“Let’s light the lanterns on the stand,and decorate with peach blossoms—”Himari:Ah! Komari-chan is singing!!Komari:H–! I-It’s not like I never sing…!I mean… it is Hinamatsuri today….Speaking of Hinamatsuri, it’s usually about sakura mochi…But I like the fluffy Dōmyōji type made with coarse sweet rice and chunky red bean paste.Himari:What? I totally prefer the thin-skinned Chōmeiji!I love the smooth koshi-an and the chewy layer.Tsubu-an sometimes scratches my throat…Komari:I get it! I get it, but I’m not backing down.…Okay then, let’s prepare both types, call Yousuke and the others,and do a taste-test showdown.Himari & Komari:So—with th |
| Secret Communication Vol.8 | 2026-02-14 | Komari:Hey, wait a second?The whole world smells sweet all of a sudden…What is going on?!Himari:Today is Valentine’s Day — a day to show appreciation to someone important.They say lovers reaffirm their love…!Usually, people give chocolate.Komari:Reaffirm their love…?That sounds kind of dangerous.…But I do want chocolate.Himari:Komari-chan, don’t think about it too hard!For us, the first thing we should do is send something to everyone who reads Secret Communication!Komari:Okay… then let’s send out waves of love!Himari:Waves of… love?Ehhh? What kind of “waves”??…Well, whatever.Komari & Himari:Alright then!To everyone reading Secret Communicati |
| Secret Communication Vol.7 | 2026-02-08 | Himari:Komari-chan, today is Sagichō—after the people in their unlucky years finish throwing mochi, we grill the New Year decorations and toast mochi over the fire.…You did bring your mochi bag, right?Komari:Hehehe… as if I’d ever forget that.I brought a big bag today. This thing could hold a hundred pieces easily.Himari and I have even been practicing dodging and picking up mochi ahead of time. I’m totally fired up for this.Himari:Yes. The mochi flies at an incredible speed, so we have to dodge both the mochi and the adults while picking up the ones that hit the ground.…By the way, they say you lightly roast the yakumochi over the fire from |
| Secret Communication: Setsubun 2026 – Special Edition | 2026-02-03 | Komari：Today is Setsubun, you know!It’s the day we scatter roasted soybeans toward the demon gate to pray for good health.And the beans we throw… fufufufufu.Himari：Today, we’re making three‑color beans, right?In a small pot, we add plenty of sugar, salt, and water, simmer it until it thickens,then turn off the heat and stir in the roasted beans… That’s correct, isn’t it?Komari：Yep, that’s pretty much it.Once the syrup coating them turns white and hardens,we add color using tea and powdered dried ume-shiso,and there you have it—three‑color beans!Those three colors come from the yin‑yang five‑elements theory,and they’re meant to bring good fort |
| Secret Communication Vol.6 | 2026-01-21 | Komari：Today is Pickles Day, you know! There are all kinds of pickles,but right now I’m really craving narazuke—the kind made by soaking gourd or cucumber in sake lees.Himari：…Narazuke! The sake lees around it are delicious too.I use sake lees for cooking—like marinating meat or spreading it on fish before grilling.Komari：As for me, I just love scooping those sake lees from narazukeand dumping them straight onto my rice! Eating a little bit of the lees every day,and finally enjoying the narazuke at the end… what bliss!Himari：Dumping it… on rice…?Well then, let’s go buy some narazuke!I heard that in Gifu, they make something similar called Mor |
| Secret Communication Vol.5 | 2026-01-15 | Himari:Today is Koshōgatsu, the Little New Year.Komari-chan, I’ve prepared the mizuki branches and the four-colored rice dumplings.They say the dumplings on the mizuki branches symbolize the rich harvest of the four seasons.Komari:Since I have to enjoy delicious food with Himari again this year,I’ll make mizuki dumplings and ask the Toshigami deity (a traditional New Year god in Japan) for blessings.…And then, let’s eat them next week!Himari:Yes!…Oh, and while we make them, we’ll also pray that everyone watching our Secret Communication will have a fruitful year.Komari:…Himari, are you ready yet?The dumplings will get hard, you know? |
| Secret Communication – 2026 New Year Edition | 2026-01-01 | Himari & Komari:Happy New Year!We look forward to spending another wonderful year with you!Komari:Now, it’s time for everyone to start pounding mochi!I’ll be the supervisor for the whole team!Himari:This time, they said they’d handle everything—even our share! (laughs)So everyone, stay warm and cozy! |
| Secret Communication Vol.4 | 2025-12-31 | Komari:This year, since I’m with Himari, I really want to have some delicious soba.It’s the long-awaited New Year’s soba, you know!Himari:This year, we’re having Sarashina soba—white noodles made from the very first flour milled from buckwheat.And since we’re in Gifu, we have to add some crunchy tempura bits too.Komari:Yeah! I heard the tempura bits here have a secret seasoning.And if we float a little wasabi on top… ahhh, I can’t wait, I can’t wait!Himari:Mm-hmm. Oh, that reminds me, Komari-chan!Speaking of soba, I’ve heard Izumo’s Ago Soba is really famous.The noodles are crumbly yet firm, the broth isn’t too sweet, and the tempura is suppo |
| Secret Communication – Christmas Edition | 2025-12-25 | Himari:Merry Christmas, everyone!Let’s stay warm and cozy today.And don’t forget to prepare your dinner!Komari:I’ve been waiting for this day…!I’ve bought the meat, invited Sana and the others.Now all that’s left is to decide the seasoning in our secret meeting.Today, we’re going to enjoy Christmas to the fullest! |
| Secret Communication – Winter Sale 2025 Kickoff | 2025-12-19 | Komari:Finally, the year-end big sale has started!Now there’s no choice—you’ve gotta buy!Himari:Yeah, I really hope everyone gets to know us…!Komari:…With this, the village’s tax revenue should go up, so there’s no stopping me from becoming the village chief!Then, Himari and I will develop Forbidden Ground’s signature dishes.I’ll become the Village Chief King!Himari:Village Chief King…? Is that even a real job…?Komari:Yeah, probably…So that’s why everyone needs to buy! |
| Secret Communication – Winter Sale 2025 Preview | 2025-12-17 | Komari:Hehehe… Sounds like Forbidden Ground will have a big sale soon!This is my chance to boost my popularity and become the village chief!Himari:Wait, why a village chief?Komari:I’ll turn the whole village into Forbidden Ground.If the rumors spread and everyone buys it, you’ll see!Himari:…Ah, foreshadowing for what’s next!Komari:So that’s why I need everyone to help spread the word! |
| Secret Communication Vol.3 | 2025-12-15 | Komari:Himari, remember when we talked about gyū-mabushi—a local dish with Hida beef over rice—the other day?That reminded me of something:People who are good at cooking are usually good at science, math, or even both.Apparently, you can’t cook well if you can’t do subtraction.Music’s the same way. If you arrange melodies by mathematical rules, people find them pleasant.So, I’m bad at both… which is why I’m strictly on the eating side.Himari:R-Really…?You sure know a lot of interesting things.Komari:Hey, I didn’t haunt this world for nothing!When it comes to trivia, bring it on! |
| Secret Communication Vol.2 | 2025-12-11 | Komari:Hehehe… The other day at Gero Onsen, I secretly had some gyū-mabushi—a local dish with Hida beef over rice—.Hida beef, you know—Hida beef…Himari:It was so good!Honestly, I never thought we’d try gyū-mabushi without ever having hitsumabushi first,but really, gyū-mabushi was more than enough, wasn’t it?Komari:Yeah. At first, I thought the rice bowl alone was tasty enough…But then, when I poured the dashi broth over it—wow, the limits of deliciousness just vanished!Whoever came up with that idea is a genius…It was so good, it’s almost scary.Himari:Yeah. We made such a wonderful memory.I hope everyone reading our Secret Communication can m |
| Secret Communication Vol.1 | 2025-12-09 | Komari:It’s getting chilly, huh? Times like this call for doteni!Just simmer Hatcho miso, pork offal, konnyaku (a firm, jelly-like food made from konjac root), and sugar, then sprinkle some condiments—and it’s ready.And let me tell you, it’s absolutely delicious.Himari:Sounds like it’ll warm you right up!Colds are going around, after all.Komari:Yep. So watch out for colds and enjoy Forbidden Ground!Himari:Wait—how does that follow!? |
| [Notice] Content Improvement Patch ver1.1.0 – New Conversation Voices, and More | 2025-10-02 | Thank you very much for purchasing Forbidden Ground – Lair of Aooni.We would like to inform you about the improvements included in the Content Improvement Patch ver1.1.0.We have sincerely taken into account the valuable feedback and suggestions from our players, and have released this patch to provide an even better gameplay experience.Here are the details of the improvements:◇ Addition of Hint Messages (Memo) and New Voice Conversations between Himari and KomariA new feature has been added where Himari and Komari discuss story-related topics, next objectives, and destinations.These conversations are recorded in the Memo and can be reviewed a |
| [Notice] How to Evade Aooni Using Komari Mode | 2025-09-30 | Thank you for playing Forbidden Ground - Lair of Aooni.This is a guide on how to evade Aooni using Komari Mode.By making use of Komari Mode, you can successfully avoid encounters with Aooni. We hope the following steps will be helpful to you.You can also check a video of the full Aooni evasion method on our official X account.① Enter Komari ModeActivate Komari Mode when Aooni has not yet spotted you.② Stay stillIf you remain motionless, the lantern Komari is holding will go out.③ Evade AooniIf the light goes out at the right moment and you haven’t been noticed, Aooni will pass by without noticing Komari.Note: Aooni does not notice Himari when |
| ◆ Update Notice Including Bug Fixes ver1.1.0 | 2025-09-29 | We sincerely thank you for playing Forbidden Ground - Lair of Aooni.We deeply appreciate your continued support and patience.We are pleased to inform you that version 1.1.0, which includes important bug fixes, has now been released. \ ・Added hint messages and voice (Memo) ・Added display of relevant information after obtaining items or data \ ・Changed the transition from the Calligraphy Classroom to 1-1 into an event scene ・Made some previously inaccessible stairs and passages traversable \ ・Replaced and added sound effects (SE) ・Adjusted the movement speed of Aooni ・Shortened the time it takes to open doors ・Adjusted Aooni’s placement and beh |
| [Update Notice Including Bug Fixes ver1.0.2] | 2025-09-16 | Thank you very much for playing Forbidden Ground - Lair of Aooni.We are pleased to announce the release of version 1.0.2, which includes several bug fixes. \・Fixed minor issues during the charging tutorial・Fixed missing cursor display in some choices・Fixed flashlight direction control issues・Fixed bug allowing item selection from previous scene after scene transition・Fixed button guide display issues・Fixed progression-stopping bug occurring at specific timing・Fixed resume position bug when continuing gameplay・Fixed issues with dialogue and guide display・Fixed display issues while hiding・Fixed ending branching bug under specific conditions \・A |
| [Important: Notice from the Forbidden Ground Development Team #2] | 2025-09-05 | To everyone who has purchased Forbidden Ground - Lair of Aooni,And to those considering purchasing the game,This is a follow-up regarding the content improvements we previously announced.★We are currently working to deliver the improvement patch by the end of this month.To enhance the areas that have received positive feedback and improve the overall gameplay experience, we will be addressing the following issues:・Improved hint information for progression・Adjustments to rescue events・Changes to map structure・Tweaks to door opening/closing behavior・Changes to Aooni spawn locations・Adjustments to Aooni spawn probability・Other minor adjustmentsW |
| [Important: Notice from the Forbidden Ground Development Team] | 2025-09-02 | Thank you very much for purchasing Forbidden Ground - Lair of Aooni.The development team is sincerely listening to the valuable feedback we’ve received from players and is currently working on improvements.We are prioritizing the following issues:・Difficulty understanding hints during gameplay・Player controls and certain events causing stress・Issues related to Ao Oni’s appearance algorithmIn addition, we are formulating a broader improvement plan that includes other feedback and suggestions.We will address these issues as quickly as possible.The specific update release date will be announced at a later time.We will continue to listen to your |