#il cafe enchante

[theelibugs]

I am sketching these and I am going to make them all into charms and then sell them.

But mainly so I can have my OWN charms LOL

Misyr has not been sketched yet cause I gotta go to bed but I wanna share since I'm vain

[mrszeoxin]

Cafe Enchante Review

This game is one that honestly I just saw on the Nintendo eShop and it looked so cute I had to play it. I didn’t know too much going in, just the game summary and trailer. So I know the MC inherits a cafe from a relative and it’s actually a magical cafe (kind of like Coffee Talk?). But in excited to play, using this as a pallet cleanser from BUSTAFELLOWS, plus just as a cozy game since it’s cold out and I wanted something cozy to play.

I’m going to play in the recommended play order which I’m pretty sure is also the order of their main chapters are in the common route. Speaking of, I loved the common route, but it is wayyy longer than the individual ones. Which I always think it’s a bummer when common route is longer than individual ones.

Canus

Oh my! I loved Canus so freaking much! I was really excited that he was first on the list as he definitely was who I was most curious about going into the game the first time. I think the concept of a headless love interest is so unique and fun, it definitely had me questioning how his route would look or work. Then on top of that he’s such a sweetie and such and kind and good hearted character. I really can’t think of a single thing I disliked about him.

He’s definitely the warm-hearted stoic type so if you like those characters and wanted a fun and magical twist then Canus is the perfect guy for you.

I love how they changed the color of his flame to represent different emotions, and found it impressive how well they could communicate how he was feeling without a head. It was really impressive and super creative. On top of that, I loved his story and world, it was all so unique and fun. He is from the world of fairies which is so cute, and a lot is based on western fairy lore which is unique for an otome game. On top of that some aspects of this route reminded me of Sailor Moon R, which since I loved that as a kid, being reminded of that made it feel extra special.

Overall I love Canus a lot, and while I’m definitely interested in the other guys, I really wonder if they’ll be able to pass Canus as my favorite because I just love this guy so much!

Rindo

I decided to play him second because I honestly wanted to just get his route over with. I’m sure he’s a great guy but realistic age gaps weird me out way more than impossible ones. Also his “chapter” is second, and I’m basically following that original chapter order. But honestly I wasn’t very excited going into his route, and maybe that’s not fair, but he’s just the least interesting and his age gap weirds me out the most (some people like age gaps and probably would like him because of that, but personally I like it when they are either close to my age or so crazy older because they are immortal it doesn’t even matter lol).

Okay rant time. I started this review in January, but the first episode of Rindo’s route made me so upset I literally stoped playing for three months 😭. So spoilers ahead.

I really didn’t like this route. I already wasn’t a Rindo fan, and then add the main conflict for his route and I was UPSET. I had a feeling since the main route that Kuu was a nonhuman, to me that much was obvious. HOWEVER, I was not expecting Kuu to be dating Akira, and to be Rindo’s sister 😭. That reveal at the end of episode one literally made me stop playing because I was so upset. It took a lot to come back to this game after that.

But I forced myself to come back and finish Rindo’s route, and oh boy, it just kept getting worse. I think it is really cruel and unethical to keep Kuu alive. It was a totally selfish act, and while the game does address that, it still made me very upset and uncomfortable. They then parallel this with Rindo and MC, when MC forces Rindo to become nonhuman. It made me so upset. It was like “no consent the dating sim”. I’m not usually a stickler for that stuff, but it actually made me very upset. I know it’s fictional and it’s meant to be a good story, but I just hated it. It made me miserable and uncomfortable. It made me not like MC, and it really soured my view on the game. This is like if you were unconscious but had expressed not wanting a certain treatment prior, and then your significant other forces it on you knowing your against it. It’s just so messed up, and I know it’s addressed as being messed up, but I just couldn’t vibe with it. Not to mention Rindo got even uglier when he became nonhuman which is so stupid 😭. I’m just glad it’s over, and I’m sorry for being a hater, but I had to say it.

Ignis

Now see I’m excited to play Ignis’ route. He reminds me of Kyo from Fruits Basket, who I had such a big crush on growing up. So because of that I’m super excited to play his route. Plus he’s just really funny, and seems really sweet. He’s also closest to MC’s age which is nice. So because of all these things I’m really excited to play his route next. I really hope I like it more than Rindo’s 😩.

As expected I really loved Ignis’ route. He’s such a big softie, and he’s so cute. I laughed, I cried, I felt so much as I played. Now I won’t lie, this route has some disturbing and gorey parts. But I love Ignis so much, and this route was really compelling. It had so much intrigue and things that built on one another. I just really liked the story, it really had me at the edge of my seat the whole time. Also we got so much Kororo content, which I absolutely adored! I just really liked this route, so far it’s my favorite 🥹 it’s just so good I really can’t put it into words. 💕💕💕

Il

I’m super excited for Il’s route. His appearance isn’t what I’m usually drawn to, but his character design is so unique, and similar to Canus I don’t think I’ve ever seen a character like him. Not to mention his obsession with otome games is so endearing and he’s such a cutie. So overall I have been really excited to get to play his route.

Oh my lord. This route actually destroyed me. First off, I just want to say, I love Il, like I love him so much, he’s so precious, and he deserves the world. I enjoyed this route, it was so good, but it absolutely destroyed me emotionally. I was screaming, I was crying, I was ugly sobbing, I was laughing, I was squealing. I felt so much while playing this route, which feels extra fitting since it has a focus on emotions.

I will say, the assistant thing didn’t surprise me, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing. But wow. I just don’t even know what to say. I wanted to actually slap MC in the face at the climax/ending of chapter two, because honestly, how dare she?! But honestly this route was extremely good, and Il might be my favorite 😅. Don’t get me wrong I still loved Canus and Ignis, in fact Ignis is still a close second in my heart. But oml, Il’s story just really hit me, and even though I don’t usually like characters that look like him, this was truly such an exception. He’s so beautiful, and so kind, and so pure, with so much potential! I’m just upset we couldn’t see more of their lives together.

One thing that stood out to me though, was how similar Il’s route was to Shiraishi’s route in Collar X Malice. I feel like their backgrounds and stories have a lot of similarities. The difference being that they have very different personalities. But I would say their backgrounds are very similar, and they are both very pure and deserve so much better. But I am curious if anyone else noticed how similar these two are, because once I started to notice it, I just saw so many similarities between the two.

But overall, I really did love Il’s route, and I really do love him. Out of all of their routes, his makes me the most upset that this game doesn’t have a sequel/fan disk. Because I just want to see more fluff with Il and MC, to just be happy and domestic with each other. I think I deserve it after crying so much lol.

Misyr

So Misyr is last since he’s locked until you play all other routes at least once. He’s the main guy/poster boy for the game, and the prologues heavily hint about his route. Honestly, I don’t hold anything against Misyr, he has a lot of great lines and seems like a very caring guy. I love his relationship with Il in particular. But for whatever reason I just wasn’t super excited for his route. Maybe it’s because most poster boys/true routes aren’t my favorite? Or maybe it’s just because I was just drawn so much to Canus, Ignis, and Il, that I wasn’t as excited. Honestly, I’m not completely sure. But I’m going to play it, and I’m hoping I’m pleasantly surprised. However, I am now worried his route might also be depressing and dark after seeing how the others have been, and based on what we see in the main story and prologue. But I guess we’ll see, and I’ll be back once I’ve finished.

So I feel very conflicted. On one hand I do like Misyr as a character, and the overall plot was very interesting and had me constantly wondering what was going to happen. However, I really don’t tend to like “true” ending routes, and unfortunately his route did a lot of that “true” ending stuff I just don’t like. Mainly, the fact that my poor baby boy Il had to go through all that suffering AGAIN. Like oml can’t he catch a freaking break 😭. But also the ending was pretty sad, and yet it also kind of felt like a cop out? Like I just feel all over the place. I didn’t hate him, or the route, but I just couldn’t find it as enjoyable as other routes. And even though it was definitely sad and heartbreaking, it didn’t emotionally impact me as much as Il’s route. So I think unfortunately Misyr is just another victim of the poster boy and true ending syndrome. Where the writers want to tie every previous story together, and spends so much time on the plot and other characters, you don’t really have time to focus on their romance. Which personally makes their unyielding love less believable. This is definitely a personal preference thing, and so I think if you like when all endings are tied together you’d probably like it more. Also if Misyr was your #1 pick you’ll probably also like it more. But for me I just don’t think it was a great fit.

Overall

Playing this game was such a journey. As I mentioned before I started playing this in January then had to take multiple months off before finishing it in April. I thought this was just going to be a cute cozy supernatural dating sim, that has a unique cast of characters. Which to be fair, the music, sound effects, voice acting, the CGs and artwork, it was all so stunning. It was an amazing game and there are so many things I really loved about it.

However, this game can get pretty dark and depressing, which I wasn’t really expecting. I think if I knew that going into the game I could have managed my expectations more, but because I didn’t it was a huge shock and definitely took a toll on me. So I wish someone had warned me 😅.

Overall, I did really like this game. It’s probably one of my favorite switch otome games I’ve played since Collar X Malice. So I would definitely recommend it. I was kind of sad to see it doesn’t seem to have an active fandom, like I couldn’t find many fanfic or fan art of the game, which made me sad. As far as rankings go I think my favorite, in order from most to least liked would be; Il, Ignis, Canus, Mystr, then Rindo. Which honestly going into the game I thought Mystr or Ignis was going to be my favorite, so Il was definitely a pleasant surprise. But I really enjoyed all the routes, except for Rindo’s, personally.

So that’s my thoughts! I’ll be graduating this week, so if I get some free time before getting a job, I’m planning on playing Cupid’s Parasite, next since I’ve heard that’s one is like a rom-com. And I definitely want a fun light hearted game after all this crying.

[hellcatinnc]

Day 14 - Angel

You know there isn't alot of games I have seen or played that had angels in it but when I thought hard I thought of Allan from Cupid Parasite I mean but can I actually put him here since he is no longer a angel and is a demon sighs... poor sweet Allan. So I went on to thinking and the only one I could thing of was Il from Cafe Enchante so this is the one for him because the men I would put wings on and call it really are angel men hehe.

[maythearo]

Back to Café Enchanté again, I'm hyperfixated, so I took it as an opportunity to slowly push through my creative burnout, and ended up drawing my new favorite gnc angel! (I cannot help but make all angels I draw non binary, it's in my nature)

Started off with visual inspiration from those gothic paintings full of golden colors and details , and I think it turned out pretty cool? 💃 now excuse me I need to continue the rest of the main chapter, there's a LOT left to watch

[h20milk]

꒰ঌ ♡ ໒꒱

[onyourowndaisymae]

this might be a bit divisive considering people get weird about autistic levi headcanons but i want to throw an even MORE controversial headcanon in the ring and say that i think satan might be a little 'tistic too. unlike levi, who got the anime autism, satan got the savant, tv representation autism

[letishery]

CE Chibi Sketches ❤️

[otomeminion]

il is the entire otome fandom

[anime-wallpapers18]

Café Enchanté PC wallpapers

[lunarot]

[lynnartistry]

Happy birthday to Il Fado de Rie!

[suitanart]

Welcome to Café Enchanté! ☕

[smash-or-pass-otome]

Il Fado de Rie

[h20milk]

assortments of otome doodles . ❤️ 🧡 💛

[loosesodamarble]

Spoilers for the Black Clover manga, Piofiore: Fated Memories (Orlok's route), Code Realize (Saint's route), Virche Evermore (Lucas's route), and Cafe Enchante (Il's route)

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Erika: So how would you describe your relationship with God? Nacht: Look I'm contracted to four devils. My ass is not making it to the pearly gates. Morgen: So long as the god is more merciful and loving than Lucius was, I would put my faith in a higher power. Erika: Yeah that tracks... Orlok: I struggled with my discipleship and the value of my life, but I've come to a new understanding about myself and now practice my faith with a clearer conscious. Erika: That's wonderful for you, Orlok. Saint: In following God's will and guiding mankind to salvation, I lost my own humanity for far too long... But still, I hold my faith since it has brought me so far. Erika: (whispering) Are you sure it's not just the immortality? Lucas: I was tricked, used, and abused by a cult! It's hard to believe in anything after being hurt that way. But if there is a god... I can only hope he can forgive my sins... Erika: Oh Lucas, baby, I'm sorry... (hands Lucas a tissue) Il: I killed God. The other men: You... what?! Il: I had to kill God, otherwise I couldn't be with the woman I love! Erika: Aaaawwww! Il, that's so romantic of you~! The other men: (in hysterics over the implication of Il's actions)

[kumoriyami-xiuzhen]

Cafe Enchanté Stellaworth Benefits Bonus Voice Recording CD

Today’s translation is of the Gensou Kissa Enchanté Stellaworth Vocal recording CD (ステラセット特典録りおろしボイスCD) . Similarly to the Hakuoki ones, there are a number of misc tracks spoken from the characters featured. 

as always, my translations may not be 100% accurate as I do not translate from Japanese... actually haven’t mentioned that fact in a while. Also this is the last of the Café Enchanté content I can translate. 

anjoy!

Cafe Enchanté Stellaworth Benefits Bonus Voice Recording CD

Translation by KumoriYami

Track 1 (sleeping sounds)

Canus: nn...

ah,... ah.... it's you. good morning.

Oh, that was just my imagination, let's just pretend that nothing happened. . Have you been staring at my face since you entered my room?

Ah, No... I don't intend to blame you. It's just that I thought that such a thing happened. I can't do anything about my sleepiness/fatigue, so it's not worth mentioning.

But, hehe. no.... I understand your thoughts. You can't see my face. [so] It's only natural that you'd be interested how I look while I sleep [check audio for pacing].

That being said, it's unusual for humans and other people [species?] to have such an interest in how I look. You don't need to do anything to monopolize my gaze though. In this case though, nn, my constitution is a bit special.

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Track 2

"But, what/what's the matter, even the sight of me eating is stared at, and I can't calm down.

Haha, as expected, the sight of me eating still feels quite novel. Well, the food disappears the moment it gets close to my face.

You want too examine this in more detail? That's fine, how do you want to do that?

Oh, ah, how about I eat the food on top of this fork?

Is... that so. You really want me to eat/hope for me to eat like that? It's true if that method is used, the feeling of the food disappearing will be conveyed a bit to you.

Ah, ah, uh, no. Although it definitely means that I don't want to, uh, no, wah, I'm the one insisting that it's fine. You're not joking. Th-Then. I'll be in your care. A-Ah——mm.

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Track 3

Hm? The weather's just right. It's the perfect time to garden. Yes. Then, let's hurry and plant the new seedlings. Are you ready over there?

Haha, you not only have gloves and shovels, but  you've even changed your clothes. You're full of enthusiasm.

As promised/According to our agreement though, I'll be teaching you the basics of gardening.

First, use a shovel to gently move the soil over there. Ah, there's no need to increase the number of times you turn over the soil.

That's good. That should soft enough. Then next, hm? Ahah, there's some dirt on your cheek. It's obvious that you've only just started arranging the flowerbeds, but you're quite enthusiastic. This is a testament to how focused you are so there's no need to feel embarrassed.

You want me to wipe off the dirt? Please don't move for the time being.

Nn, good. It's gone.

But, in this way, when I take care of you, you seem more childish than usual, and I always think, haha, that I can't help but laugh.

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Track 4

Nn? Who could it be at such a late hour?

The door's open. It's okay to just come in.

Oh. It's you. You didn't sleep yet? What can I do for you?

Did you wake up because you had a strange dream?

Hmhm, that strange dream, and based off of your complexion, could it be... that it was a nightmare?/it must have been a nightmare. Because of that dream, you felt uneasy, and you were looking to see who hasn't gone to sleep yet?

Well, if I may, until I can talk with you until you fall asleep. Feel free to find a space to sit.

But, to come to me because of a nightmare, how do I put this... you have a unique preferences.

No, it's nothing. I do look like this after all, and don't have a head. Seeing me when you're feeling scared will instead make you feel more scared.

Hm, I'm not scary... huh. Haha, you are bold in a sense. Even if I'm not afraid, it's just a nightmare. Because you can treat me normally like this, one person is worth a thousand people [i think?].

Oh, ah, did you fall asleep while I was talking? It would be great if my words could dispel your unease/anxiety. It'd be good if you fell asleep like that/It's okay to just fall asleep. I'll take care of putting you back into bed later.

Good night. I hope I can have a good dream next time.

Canus Espada, Umehara Yuuichiro

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Track 5

Il: (breathing sounds)

Ah? It's morning already? Good morning. Ah, sorry.  It's rare for you to wake me up, but I didn't notice that since I've been sleeping until now?"

I'll get off the hammock now, please wait

Oh? Ah, are you interested in this hammock? You and other people usually use a bed for bedding [no idea how else to phrase that...]. Hammocks are very comfortable to sleep in. If you're interested, would you like to try it once yourself?

Then... please lie down and don't move.

Oh, what's wrong? Don't mention it.

Hehe, how is it? Doesn't it feel like you're floating in the air?“

Ah——seeing the way you're lying down, I don't know why I'm feeling sleepy again. Sleeping is one of the things that only humans do, right? So I'd like to try to imitate that too. Then I'll be sleeping next to you, excuse me.

Ha, let me sleep with you for a while...

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Track 6 

Ahaha, today's breakfast seemed especially delicious. You even went out of your way to make the pancakes that I like. Thank you for your kindness.

Ohmnomnom.  Ahah~ this soft and elegant sweetness permeates through the mind. As expected, desserts/sweets are the best foods/cuisine in the human world!

Oh? Are there any other items you want to add to the breakfast menu? If it's a dessert/sweet, then anything is fine. For example, a duo of a parfait and ice cream.

Ah, that's not a meal but a dessert so it can't be accepted? Ah, that isn't right, is it?

Eh? If it's part of a set meal, you'll consider adopting it? Ah, thank you very much! When it's decided, I'll be very happy with that menu!

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Track 7

(sound of water)

Ah, my body's warm, and it's almost time to get out.

I can use this bath towel thing that's folded here, right?

Ah, speaking of which, just like when she came in, Misyr and Ignis both gave Michelle and Ignis both gave strange instructions when it came to bathing, though their intentions were not clear. "Just in case please wrap a towel around your waist after taking a bath."

Huh? Is this okay? I forgot the roll up method the professor specifically taught.

Oh my! What a coincidence. Did you want to take a bath too? You got wet from the sudden rain...

Ah, huh? Why did she suddenly leave? Was there something she needed to do here? And her face suddenly turned red. Hmhm, although I don't clearly understand what the situation is, I'm still worried. I'll go check on her after.

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Track 8

Yes! Yes! That's it! The manga that you bought the other day for me, references that otome game's spin-off and focuses on the past history of its complicated interpersonal relationships, right? The divergence that starts here should be reused at the end of the main story after the game's been completed  [i think???? the first sentence was super confusing].

Ah, oh my. It's already this time? Well, that's truly amazing. When I chat with you, it feels that tiems flies even faster than normal. I wish I could spend more time with you, but you can;t always divide your time with me.

That's why, lately I've been thinking about how the precious time spent with the two of us has become more meaningful...No, it's more about how it should be cherished.

Hehe, let's chat in my room next time. Of course, if it's something outside otome games, I'd also welcome that here.

Ah, it's almost time to sleep, right?

I understand. Then, it's about time for me to go.

Ah, good night. I hope you have sweet dreams.

Il Fado de Rie Ishikawa Kaito

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I hope to get to subtitling this stuff in december. maybe. iuno.