Can I Not Fall for Idols? news & patch notes

Hello, I'm Mikimaki!

The full version has been released today.

I'm so happy that so many people discovered the game through Steam Next Fest.

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2026/03/03 16:00

We have fixed an issue where the game's internal state was not resetting correctly when returning to the title screen (including after reaching an ending), which may have affected the start of a "New Game."

This update should resolve the looping issues occurring in subsequent playthroughs (New Game+).

However, please note that this update will not fix save data that is already stuck in a loop. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Please enjoy the upgraded experience from the free version.

If you like it, I would truly appreciate it if you could leave a review!

The game is currently available at a launch discount.

Don't miss this opportunity!!

======= \ … 2026/02/22 Fixed a bug where the story would loop under specific conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. ======= Hello, I'm Mikimaki! Our wishlist count has surpassed 11,000! Thank you so much for the support from all over the world. The release date for the full version is finally here: March 3, 2026 (Around morning JST) Only 8 days left!! To celebrate the release date announcement, we have released the Theme Song MV performed by Melonchu!

It really feels like... the time is finally here.

I would be happy if you could look forward to the release!

Hello, I'm Mikimaki! Thanks to your support, our wishlist count is steadily increasing! Thank you for all your encouragement✨

The "Steam Next Fest" in late February is approaching, and "Can I Not Fall for Idols?" is scheduled to participate. We have majorly updated the demo version to provide a more comfortable experience for players worldwide!

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• Smoother Performance: Moving to a new engine ensures a much smoother experience.

• Gamepad Support: In addition to mouse controls, the game can now be played with a gamepad!

• Enhanced Config Options: You can now fine-tune settings to your liking, such as turning individual character voices ON/OFF.

• Improved Backlog & Save Functions: We’ve focused on better readability and ease of use.

🌍 Professional English Translation is Now Live! To our English-speaking fans: thank you for waiting! The English demo, carefully localized by an experienced professional translator (not AI!), has been released. We hope everyone in the English-speaking community takes this opportunity to enjoy the game. (This community post was created using machine translation.)

Note: The full version is planned to fully support Simplified Chinese and Korean. These will also be translated by professionals. We are preparing the highest quality translations, so please stay tuned!

A major update for the free version has been released today.

• Gamepad support

• English localization

• New settings options (Volume adjustment for each character)

• Cast commentary playback feature

Please note that data saved before the update will no longer be compatible.

Korean and Chinese (Simplified) localizations will be available in the full version.

Hello, I'm Mikimaki!

This week, we had a recording session for something related to "Aidame."

Since the voice lines for the main story are already finished... it means it's for something else!

I’ll share more details with you at a later date.

There’s lots of news coming up besides the game itself, so please stay tuned!Today’s update is the 3rd part of our character introductions.

The idol group managed by the protagonist is "Melonchu."

Introducing the SNS manager of Melonchu, Otoha Mitouge.

Otoha Mitouge (CV: Koki Ino)

A mysterious character who sprinkles his conversations with Japanese internet memes from both the Heisei and Reiwa eras. While he usually has low energy, he’s an aggressive younger boy who’s very proactive toward you, the manager.

Even in the demo version, many players have fallen into the "Otoha rabbit hole," with comments like "his dialogue is addictive" or "I fell for him because of his unique vocabulary."

The "Otoha-world" will be in full swing in the "Romance Route Expansion," so please look forward to it!

Hello, I'm Mikimaki!

Production is in its final stages, and I'm currently in the middle of fighting minor bugs.

I'm working hard to deliver the game in the best possible condition, so please wait a little longer...!

For today's update, I'd like to introduce another character.

The idol group the protagonist manages is "Melonchu".

Meet the dance expert of the group, Ranmaru Nijyou.

Ranmaru Nijyou (CV: Tatsuya Fujie)

He can be blunt or foul-mouthed with a prickly attitude, but he can't help but show his sweet side in front of you, the manager—a classic "Tsundere" character.

In the "Romance Route Expansion," his tsundere levels are at full throttle, perhaps even breaking the limit!?

Please fully enjoy Ranmaru's innocent charm!

Hello, I'm Mikimaki!

Today, I would like to introduce the characters appearing in this work.

The idol group that the protagonist will be managing is " Melonchu".

Here is the leader of Melonchu, IssaKagura.

Issa Kagura (CV: Itaru Yoshino)

He has an egocentric and high-handed personality—a so-called "Ore-sama" type character. He also has a narcissistic side, being very confident in his own appearance. He falls in love at first sight with the manager (you) after their fateful encounter.

While he is always full of confidence, he shows a bit of his true self in the "Romance Route Expansion." You might even see a side of him acting spoiled or getting excited...!?

Please be sure to check it out for yourself!

あけましておめでとうございます！