This walkthrough is specifically for desperate players with a 100% death deviation rate. The protagonist Takamine Akito's death loop is no joke—choosing the wrong option will literally kill you, and we mean that literally, not metaphorically. If you want to smoothly clear all character routes and unlock the AFTER stories, this is the ultimate guide you need.

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Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies, as a classic Yuzusoft title, perfectly combines fatalistic death concepts with romantic comedy. The protagonist wakes up every day on the day he dies—this sense of desperation is more intense than the college entrance exam. The most important point isthe first choice MUST accept the reaper's request—refuse and you go straight to the coffin, no negotiation whatsoever.

1. Death Flag Warning - Wrong Choices Really Kill

1. Early in the game, you'll face a life-or-death decision. The reaper tells you that you must help run the café. Don't try to be a hero here. Some players think "my life is mine to control" and refuse, resulting inthe protagonist dying on the spotand the game ending immediately. This is not a joke—it's the game's mechanics.

2. Remember these three iron rules:
    1. The first option must be "Accept the request"
    2. On Day 5 of each route, never pick the same character twice, or you'll get a bad ending
    3. Suzune's route only unlocks on second playthrough—don't even think about it in first playthrough

2. Kanna Route - The Omu-Rice Reaper's Daily Life

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1. Kanna is the reaper who dragged the protagonist into this mess. On the surface, she's Café Stella's poster girl, but she's actually there to harvest souls. This route is the sweetest yet most heartbreaking, since dating a reaper brings both physical and psychological pressure.

2. Specific choice flow:
    1. Omu-rice - Make whatever Kanna wants to eat, don't get creative
    2. Kanna - The heroine is right in front of you, don't pretend you don't see her
    3. Same as always - Maintaining a sense of daily routine is important
    4. Go rest - Don't push yourself, slack off when you need to
    5. Free choice - High degree of freedom here, pick anything
    6. Kanna END - Achieve the main route ending
    7. Kanna AFTER unlock - The sweet follow-up story

3. The core of Kanna's route istreat the reaper like a normal girl—don't worship her like a god, and don't avoid her like a monster. Normalcy is the best strategy.

3. Natsume Route - Black Tea with the Literary Girl

1. Natsume has this inexplicable Mamori-like vibe, a literature-loving girl who enjoys black tea and speaks in a refined manner. Courting her requires patience, since a literary girl's heart is not easily understood.

2. Specific choice flow:
    1. Black tea - Cater to her preferences, don't serve coffee
    2. Free choice - This choice doesn't have much impact
    3. Rest a bit - Show your considerate side
    4. Let Suzune rest - Demonstrate your gentle nature
    5. Free choice - Be careful not to repeat the same character as Choice 2
    6. Natsume END - The literary girl's exclusive ending
    7. Natsume AFTER unlock - The follow-up story

3. The key point isnever repeat Day 5 choices—repeating leads directly to the single ending. Natsume's route is detail-oriented, requiring more attention to her love for literature and black tea.

4. Nozomi Route - Childhood Friend's Ultimate Victory

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1. Nozomi is the standard childhood friend configuration, having grown up together since childhood with a deep emotional foundation. This route is the most stable and heartwarming, with no earth-shattering drama—just the steady flow of daily life.

2. Specific choice flow:
    1. Free choice - First day doesn't have much impact
    2. Nozomi - Firmly choose your childhood friend
    3. Service practice - Improve together with her
    4. Go rest - Balance work and rest
    5. Send Nozomi home - Show your boyfriend power
    6. Nozomi END - Childhood friend's great victory
    7. Nozomi AFTER unlock - Post-marriage daily life warning

3. The essence of Nozomi's route is the wordcompanionship—the bond formed since childhood is incomparable to others. As long as you don't mess up, you'll achieve stable happiness.

5. Ai Route - The Junior's Sweet Offensive

1. Ai is the energetic junior/kouhai character type, full of vitality. This route is easy and pleasant to clear, with excessive sweetness levels—perfect for players who enjoy school romance.

2. Specific choice flow:
    1. Free choice - Free to choose on first day
    2. Ai - Lock onto your target and don't waver
    3. Go to hall - Create one-on-one space
    4. Go rest - Don't exhaust yourself
    5. Send Nozomi home - Note this is still "Send Nozomi home," don't misunderstand
    6. Ai END - The junior's exclusive ending
    7. Ai AFTER unlock - Follow-up sugar content supplement

3. Ai's route requires attention to the fact thatthe Day 5 "Send Nozomi home" option is system-set—don't think it's a bug. As long as you chose Ai earlier, this won't affect route entry.

6. Suzune Route - Second Playthrough Older Sister Unlock

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1. Suzune is the protagonist's older cousin and manager of Café Stella. She can only be courted on second playthrough. First playthrough players shouldn't even think about it—the system forcibly locks it. This route is the most mature and healing.

2. Specific choice flow:
    1. Free choice - Choose freely on first week
    2. Free choice - Continue freely, but avoid character repeats
    3. Same as above, avoid character repeats - Same warning: don't repeat
    4. Let Suzune rest - Acknowledge your older sister's hard work
    5. Send Suzune home - Take initiative and responsibility
    6. Suzune END - The older sister route finale
    7. Suzune AFTER unlocked - The cousin's exclusive follow-up

3. Second playthrough automatically unlocks Suzune's route. Remember tonot repeat the same character choice for the first 3 days, otherwise you won't trigger the older sister's storyline.

7. Core Techniques Summary for All Routes

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1. For players aiming for 100% completion, remember these points:
    1. The first option is a death switch—you must accept
    2. Day 5 options in each route must not repeat, or you get the single ending
    3. Suzune's route only opens on second playthrough—give up on first playthrough
    4. Options won't be over-explained; after picking one, go back and pick the other to complete collection
    5. AFTER stories unlock after clearing the main story

2. Total game time is about 20-30 hours; full route completion requires patience. Recommended route order: Kanna → Natsume → Nozomi → Ai → Suzune for optimal experience. Yuzusoft's writing quality is guaranteed, and each route is worth savoring carefully.

3. Final reminder:refusing the reaper really leads to death—don't be curious and try it. Honestly run the café, romance the girls, and save the world—that's the right path.