At first I had zero intention of playing Kujira-gami no TearStilla (鯨神のティアスティラ), because the premise sounded dull. Even using my shoulder blades to think, I could tell it was just a heroine with a whale skin slapped on. But then one day, while my nuts were aching (idle), I listened to the game’s OST, and both EDs—Kamisama Itsuka Kono Omoi and Ruriiro—were absurdly good. Then at some other moment of aching boredom at night, a time when I Can’t help myself touching my body, I dragged the game down and started playing. Conclusion first: this game is pretty good on every front except the story…