30 Days With My School-refusing Sister

She stayed home that day. But only one day. Not a collapse—a pause.

Getting out of bed or opening a textbook are meaningful steps forward. Do not measure success solely by full-day attendance.

We had been trying to jump from Level 1 to Level 20. Of course she was drowning.

The story begins when the protagonist, an artist working under tight deadlines, is visited by his sister, Hinata. She has become a "shut-in" (hikikomori) and refuses to attend school. The player is tasked with looking after her for 30 Days with My School-Refusing Sister

I tried bribery. "If you go for half a day, we’ll get sushi." She didn't even blink.

Depending on the player's choices and how they manage their time and energy, the game can lead to various outcomes, including a "happy family ending". Key Features

I caught her staring at herself in the mirror, poking dark circles under her eyes. I asked, “What do you see?” She stayed home that day

30 Days with My School-Refusing Sister is a management simulation and visual novel game developed by and published by BokiBoki Games . It explores the sensitive topic of school refusal ( futōkō ) through a narrative focused on a brother attempting to help his younger sister reintegrate into society over a one-month period. Story Overview

Chloe didn't leave her room except to use the bathroom. She didn't eat. When I knocked and entered, she was sitting on her bed, fully dressed in her uniform, staring at the wall. She’d been dressed for school for four hours. She just couldn't leave the room.

Living with a school-refusing sibling taught me that It’s staying calm when they scream, and staying present when they withdraw. Getting out of bed or opening a textbook

We worked with the school to create an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that allowed for a "soft entry"—gradually increasing her time on campus. What I Learned After 30 Days

When my parents asked me to take the lead on helping my younger sister, Maya, navigate her school refusal, I thought it would be a straightforward task of encouragement, early mornings, and perhaps a bit of tough love. I was wrong.

Information on other titles by the same developer, such as Living With a Little Fox Girl. Community reviews and average completion times . Living with my Little Sister - Steam Community

We attempt our first desensitization exercise. We don't go to school during class hours. Instead, we drive to the empty school parking lot at 4:30 PM on a Thursday, long after everyone has left. Maya sits in the car looking at the building for ten minutes. Her heart rate elevates, but she doesn't panic. It feels small, but it is the first time she has looked at the school without running away. Week 4: Small Steps and Sustainable Hope

It sounds like a whisper: “I can.”