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Harukanaru Toki no Naka de Maihitoyo (遙かなる時空の中で 舞一夜, Maihitoyo roughly translated as "Overnight Dance") is the branding name for one of Ruby Party's multimedia projects —the others being the Angelique Gemme Stories and Twin Collection series. Maihitoyo is the name for two games, an animated movie, two drama CDs, a light novel, and a live theatrical production set within the first Haruka game. Each medium provides the same basic plot with varying characters, backdrops, and events. Developers stated that their goal was for fans to experiment and enjoy whatever medium that most appealed to them.

The Premium Box of the Maihitoyo game included an illustration book, printed foldout, memobook, PS2 memory card, nine postcards, and a limited-time poster giveaway.

Plot[]

The protagonist gains the ability to seal vengeful spirits in Kyoto, but the Imperial Palace is consumed by curses, causing the nobility to become ill. Due to decorum restrictions, she stays alone, but a mysterious young man helps her overcome the threat. They aim to save the palace from the Demon Clan.

Gameplay[]

General[]

The gameplay in Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 has been updated with character portraits from Hachiyoushou, and new protagonists' names are audibly spoken. The protagonist can explore the palace and capital, with no time limit for main story or character events. After chapter 2, the protagonist can explore a secondary mirror world, which changes the map to a web of colored dots representing battles.

Combat takes place primarily within the mirror realm. It remains turn based but has been modified to roughly follow the third game's system.

  • Cheering is no longer needed to build a guardian's Will Power for magic. It does remain one of the means of replenishing their Will Power, the other being protecting allies or answering favorably during the standard battle quotes.
  • Magic no longer consumes Five Elements to cast.
  • A maximum two characters can be switched into the active party before or during battle.
  • The protagonist's healing fuda changes to magic she can cast during combat.
  • Summoning magic no longer plays animated movies when cast.
  • Special abilities for battle or exploring can be leveled up in the main menu. Level increments can be gained by placing the character in the battle party.

The player can compound damaging magic effects by spinning an elemental wheel, which can be used for powerful spells. The protagonist and guardians can pair in a special illustration, and the final spell partner is determined by the player. 'Maihitoyo' requires a priestess power to be paid for battles, which can only be restored by selecting text options. The story is told in five chapters, with thirteen new music tracks created for the game.

Character Routes[]

Character profiles now follow the third game's system, with the "Feeling" stat indicating intimacy. Love Buds replace Heart Pieces, earned within the mirror world. Successful events trigger personal events, allowing the player to complete romance events until the main story's Abstinence event occurs. The protagonist and guardian have one ending, while Suefumi has two. Love Buds must be earned again in the mirror world each time the game is cleared.

Modes[]

Continue[]

Load from a previous save. Twenty-eight total save slots. Continue from a cleared save to keep completed character ending icons within the save data menu. Characters also keep their earned parameters and abilities from cleared save data.

New Game[]

Self-explanatory.

Bonus[]

Includes an illustration gallery, movie collection, and a limited event gallery earned through playthrough(s). Events are limited to the epilogue event for each character's story. Mobile Joy options can be found in this section.

Settings[]

Adjustments for text and skipping speed. Muting options for music, sound effects, and voices are available. Players can additionally change the difficulty of battles to Easy, Normal, or Hard. If these options are changed before a new game, they will automatically be in effect.

Game Previews[]

Promotional videos for the PS2 port of Kiniro no Corda and Neo Angelique.

Characters[]

Every returning character —aside from Fujihime and the majority of the Demon Clan— receive new outfits and portraits. Here are the characters who make their on-screen debut into the game continuity with this entry.

  • Suefumi Oono
  • Emperor
  • Kokiden Kougou
  • Fujitsubo no Chugu
  • Seimei Abe

Spin-Offs[]

Related Media[]

A voice actor talkshow for the Maihitoyo project was hosted by Shin-ichiro Miki (Yorihisa Minamoto) and Tomokazu Seki (Tenma Morimura) at Koei's Tokyo Game Show 2006 booth.

Several publications and CDs were published for the game. Free samples of the fan made four panel comics can be read online at Gamecity. A light novel adaptation was authored by Mashiro Yabuki and illustrated by Satoko Sowa. Free samples of these books can be read at Gamecity Bunko. An extra short story and a cover image dedicated to Maihitoyo was included in Volume 14 of the comic adaptation.

Yumeta Company (TYO Animations) produced the eponymous animated movie adaptation. The movie serves as the base for the drama CDs. Gachapon character keychains were available during the movie's theatrical debut. A Cardmasters deck was published by Bandai.

The first Neoromance live theatrical production was the Maihitoyo stage adaptation which was the start of their collaboration with ODYSEEY. It is roughly based on the animated production yet includes a lighter tone and character image songs. Each day was peppered with live audience participation and improvisation at select scenes. The original characters introduced in this story return for Oborosoushi and the second game's theatrical production. Multiple merchandise for the theatrical production are still up for viewing on the official website. An event to thank fans was held by members of the theatrical group. Seijiro Nakamura (Tenma Morimura) and Masakazu Nemoto (Takamichi Fujiwara) formed a two man unit because of the play named ASH.

The production's revival included a mini-talk show with the producer and actors after the story for fans to enjoy.

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