I'm Oh, So Busy: A Week With Yoshimi

I'm Oh, So Busy: A Week with Yoshimi is a kinetic visual novel following Yoshimi Adelina Hertz through a week of change after finishing school. Moving from the quiet Midwestern life she knows to Boston, she must find her place in a new city and make sense of her insecurities and identity. Yoshimi arrives with her dreams, a pet, childhood nostalgia, and the habits she has brought with her. Blending slice-of-life storytelling and drama with dark comedy, the story follows her adjustment to a new beginning and the uncertainties that come with it.

The visual novel is presented across seven chapters, with illustrated cutscenes, character sprites, and urban and everyday settings. Its kinetic story is accompanied by a lo-fi soundtrack and full or partial voice acting.

Gameplay and features

• A week in Boston: Follow Yoshimi as she navigates life in a city far removed from the quiet Midwestern surroundings she is used to.
• Kinetic visual novel: Read a story told through seven chapters, with 25,349 words and 2,304 dialogue blocks.
• Illustrated presentation: Explore scenes depicted across 19 three-dimensional backgrounds, with 13 illustrated cutscenes and 322 character sprites, including alternate outfits.
• Music and voice acting: Listen to an 18-track lo-fi soundtrack and hear full or partial voice acting performed by 10 actors.
• Dark comedy and drama: The story combines slice-of-life elements with dark comedy and dramatic themes as Yoshimi adjusts to a new place and considers her sense of self.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the story about?

It follows Yoshimi Adelina Hertz, who is trying to find her place in the world after finishing school and moving to Boston.

What kind of story is it?

It is a kinetic visual novel with slice-of-life, dark comedy, and drama elements.

What presentation features are included?

The story includes 19 three-dimensional backgrounds, 13 illustrated cutscenes, and 322 character sprites across seven chapters.

Does the game include voice acting and music?

Yes. It features full or partial voice acting from 10 actors and a lo-fi soundtrack with 18 tracks.