by Phoebe Gloeckner, which features a protagonist named Minnie navigating complex romantic landscapes in the 1970s.

I think I saw them talking to each other after practice. Are they friends? Rivals? Or are they both just trying to figure out why I’ve been acting so weird lately? Marleen’s Relationship "Rules" (That I Always Break):

Dear Diary, today I met someone...

I left the store feeling happy and content, with my new portable charger in hand. It was a great day, and I couldn't wait to see what the future held."

At its core, a Girls Diary game is a hybrid of life simulation and visual novel. You step into the shoes (and the ink) of Marleen, a teenager navigating the tumultuous waters of high school. Unlike many dating sims that focus purely on "winning" a partner, Girls Diary distinguishes itself through its diary mechanic.

Marleen’s heart became a hummingbird. Outside, rain streaked the windows. Inside, the space between them shrank until there was none.