- [Halloween Update] New Festive Items & General Improvements๐๐ป - 24 October 2025
Hi all! I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you so much for all the support and kind comments since the full release. Iโm truly happy with how things are going and seeing that youโre enjoying it too means the world to me. ๐ Iโve been receiving lots of feedback, and little by little Iโll keep implementing everything you suggest!Hereโs whatโs new in todayโs version:๐ New Halloween Items: ๐ Halloween bunting โ A string of colorful pennant flags that brings a gentle festive touch. ๐ป Halloween ghost โ A gentle little spirit that wanders quietly through the night. ๐ Halloween pumpkins โ A cheerful set of pumpkins that brings autumn warmth to your place. ๐ช Halloween scarecrow โ A rustic scarecrow keeping shinigami away under the moonlight. ๐ณ Halloween tree โ A decorative Halloween-themed tree. ๐ก Halloween lights โ A string of colorful lights that brings a soft festive glow.๐ ๏ธโฆ
- ๐ธ Midori no Kaori leaves Early Access โ Version 1.0 is here! - 21 October 2025
After a full year in Early Access, Midori no Kaori finally reaches its 1.0 release. It has been a long road filled with quiet nights, endless cups of tea, bug fixes, and your invaluable feedback.During this year, I worked to complete every planned feature โ all those shown in the roadmap are now part of the game:๐ฟ Auto farming โ Customers can now be served automatically, making management smoother.๐ Fishes โ New decorative fish for ponds and water areas.๐ฌ Dialogue system โ Talk with your customers and uncover their personal stories.๐ช Edit objects โ Move and rearrange items even after placing them.๐ธ Screenshot manager โ Capture your restaurant from within the game.๐ฉโ๐ณ Kitchen chef โ A tiny chef now cooks meals in your kitchen.๐ New objects โ Many new decorations and furniture for cozy customization.In addition to these features, the game now includes:โจ All official languages (Engโฆ
- [Bugfix Update] ๐ ๏ธ Performance, Language Fixes & Cleaner UI - 30 September 2025
Hi all This update focuses on polishing the experience with several fixes and small improvements. ๐ ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements: General performance improvements for smoother gameplay. ๐ฉ๐ช German language adjusted for better accuracy. No more broken texts awkwardly splitting onto the next line. Vases are no longer listed under the Plants subcategory. ๐ธ Petal particle effects now last a bit less, keeping the visuals lighter and cleaner. Thanks for your feedback, it really helps keep improving the game step by step! ๐
- [New Items] [Bugfix] ๐ ๏ธ Tori, Gong, and Polished Performance! - 19 September 2025
Hi all! This update brings two new decorative items and a round of fixes to make everything smoother and clearer. ๐ New Items: โฉ๏ธ Tori Gate โ Add a touch of tradition and style to your restaurant entrance. ๐ Gong โ A striking decorative piece with a strong presence. ๐ ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements: General performance bug fixes for smoother gameplay. Fixed the object destruction particles, which now display correctly. Resolved the blurry client icon issueโicons are now sharp and clear. Enjoy the new decorations and the smoother experience, thank you for all your feedback! ๐ธ
- [Bugfix Update] German Language, Camera Zoom & Performance Fixes๐๐ท - 10 September 2025
Hi all! This update focuses on fixes and improvements to make the game smoother and more accessible. ๐ New Improvements: ๐ฉ๐ช German Language Fixed โ The translation is now officially available! ๐ท Increased Camera Zoom โ Perfect for managing larger izakaya layouts with ease. ๐ ๏ธ Fixes & Performance: General bug fixes for stability. Collision issues resolved for smoother interactions. Performance improvements across the board. Thatโs it for this patch, thank you for your feedback and support, and enjoy the clearer view of your growing izakaya! ๐ถโจ
- [New Items] [Bugfix] Fresh Decorations & Falling Leaves๐ - 5 September 2025
Hi all! This update adds new cozy decorations, a seasonal event, and a round of fixes to improve performance and polish.๐ New Items: ๐ Two hanging fish โ freshly caught and ready to decorate your walls. ๐ Bamboo fountain (Shishi Odoshi) โ a calming traditional feature to bring serenity to your restaurant. ๐ฆ Tanuki statue โ a lucky charm to invite prosperity and smiles.๐ New Atmospheric Event:Falling Leaves โ drifting gently across your scene, adding a warm seasonal touch.๐ ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements:General bug fixes for smoother gameplay.Performance improved across the board.Text and translations adjusted for better accuracy.Enjoy the new decorations and the cozy vibe of falling leavesโperfect for the season! ๐ธ
- [Big Update] ๐ All Localized! - 30 August 2025
The whole game is now translated Hi all! Sorry for my absence, itโs been a long and exhausting process, but I finally finished translating the entire game! ๐ Please forgive me if some translations arenโt 100% perfect. If you notice any mistakes, Iโd be super grateful if you point them out so I can fix them in the next updates. ๐ Thank you all so much for the warm support youโve been giving me, it really keeps me motivated. Iโll soon be releasing more updates with new items to decorate your world even further. See you soon, The Laba
- [Bugfix Update] ๐ ๏ธ Achievements, Workshop Feedback, and UI Tweaks - 3 July 2025
Hi all! This update focuses entirely on fixes and polish to improve your overall experience, especially for Workshop users and achievement hunters! ๐ ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements: ๐ Achievements should now work correctly! ๐น Reminder: Make sure to launch the game through Steam for achievements to unlock properly. ๐ค Added a confirmation message when uploading a level to the Workshop, no more wondering if it worked! ๐ฅ๏ธ UI text scaling has been adjusted to support different screen sizes and resolutions. ๐ง General bugfixes and small performance improvements throughout the game. Thanks for your continued support, keep reporting bugs and sharing your creations! ๐
- [New Items] [Bugfix] โก Futuristic Vibes Update - 29 June 2025
Cyberpunk Style & Smarter Interactions Hi all! This update brings a bold new aesthetic and some key fixes to improve your experience! ๐ New Items: Electric Sets โก 5 new electric-themed decor pieces are now available to help you build your own cyberpunk/futuristic vibe. Perfect for giving your restaurant a neon glow or a techy twist! ๐ ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements: ๐ต Music no longer restarts on its own after being stopped. ๐ฆ When moving a shelf, any items placed on it will now be automatically removed to prevent bugs or floating objects. ๐ ๏ธ General bug fixing and small performance improvements. Hope you enjoy building with the new futuristic style more themes are on the way! ๐
- [Big Update] ๐ ๏ธ Steam Workshop is Here! - 15 June 2025
Hi all! This update introduces one of the most requested features: Steam Workshop integration along with general bug fixes to keep things smooth and stable! ๐ New Feature: Steam Workshop Integration ๐ You can now share your custom levels with the community or download levels made by other players! ๐ค From the Levels section, you can: Upload your own creations to inspire others Browse and download player-made levels directly in-game ๐ Downloaded levels are saved as local copies, so you can play and edit them freely! ๐ ๏ธ General Bug Fixes Various improvements to stability and performance Minor fixes to level saving and loading systems I'm excited to see what you create and what you discover. Start sharing, start exploring, and let the community creativity shine! ๐ โ ๏ธ Note: The Workshop is currently in beta testing . If you encounter any bugs, please report them so I can fix them as soโฆ
- [Big Update] ๐ Book System & Main Story Dialogue - 14 May 2025
Uncover the Past, One Page at a Time Hi all! This update opens the door to the story behind Midori No Kaori, with new ways to explore its world and characters, plus a few helpful fixes! ๐ New Feature: Book System ๐ You can now place books in the scene and read them! Each book contains fragments of lore that reveal more about the world of Midori No Kaori. Take your time, turn the pages, and enjoy the stories hidden within. ๐ Reminder: Be sure to set your preferred language in the Settings menu to enjoy the full experience! ๐จ๏ธ Main Dialogue Now Available! The Chef and the Delivery Rider now have their own personal dialogues, sharing memories, thoughts, and their roles in the bigger story. These conversations are the first steps into the main narrative of the game, more to come soon! ๐ ๏ธ General Bug Fixes Various improvements under the hood to make the experience smoother and more stabโฆ
- [Big Update] Dialogue System, Localization, and New Decorative Vases! - 30 April 2025
Hi all! This update introduces a major new feature, quality-of-life improvements, and a few fun additions to bring more personality to your restaurant! ๐ New Feature: Dialogue System ๐จ๏ธ The world just got a little more chatty! Iโve introduced a new Dialogue System that supports three types of dialogue: Main, Side, and Review. For now, only Side and Review dialogues are active, while Main dialogues are still in testing. ๐ These dialogues arenโt just for fun, theyโll help you uncover the hidden lore of the world and its characters. Keep your ears open! ๐ Localization System You can now switch languages directly from the Options menu! Itโs the first step toward bringing the game to more players around the world. ๐ ๐ชด New Items: ๐ธ High Vase โ A tall and elegant decorative piece. ๐น Low Vase โ A smaller version, perfect for subtle details. ๐ ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements: ๐ Removed the ringโฆ
- [Bugfix][New Item]Aquariums, Smarter Placement, and UI Improvements!๐ ๐งฑโจ - 22 April 2025
Hi all! In this update weโve added some relaxing new decorations, smarter item management, and a few helpful fixes to keep things flowing smoothly. ๐ New Items: ๐ Aquarium โ a decorative tank with little fish swimming inside! ๐ Aquarium Height โ a bigger version for more variety. ๐งฑ Aquarium Wall โ an aquarium embedded in a wall for fancy setups. ๐ ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements: ๐ Improved placement for double walls. โจ New items now show a small symbol when unlocked. ๐ Single-place items are now clearly marked. ๐ธ Editing items no longer removes money. ๐ช The game window is now resizable to better fit your screen setup. Hope you enjoy the new aquariums and the little fish swimming around! Let me know what you build next ๐ฟ๐
- [Bugfix] [New Item] [New Feature]Smoother Experience, and... a Cat!๐ ๏ธ๐ฑ๐ - 4 April 2025
Hi all! This update brings a mix of important fixes, a new quality-of-life feature, and a super cute new item! ๐ New Feature: ๐ Search Bar in the Shop You can now search for items by name directly in the shop, finally a faster way to find what you need! ๐พ New Item: ๐ฑ Decorative Cat A cute cat you can place inside your restaurant to add some cozy charm. It doesnโt do much... except be adorable (at the moment). ๐ ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements: ๐ผ๏ธ Wall decals can now be placed on the wooden lower part of walls. ๐ต Smooth music transitions between tracks. ๐ฑ๏ธ Right-click no longer disables Edit Mode, preventing unintentional issues. ๐ Food icons now scale based on the camera distance, easier to see from far away! ๐ช Items can no longer be placed in front of doors to prevent customers from getting stuck. ๐ Water tiles are no longer editable. ๐ด The delivery guy now pays for takeout food, gooโฆ
- [Bug fix] Dispenser fix - 26 February 2025
Hi all! Some of you noticed an issue with the water and coffee dispensers. I've fixed it for now, but you wonโt be able to edit them, it's just a temporary workaround. Iโll work on a proper fix soon. Thanks, and sorry for the inconvenience! ๐
- [Bug Fix] [New Item] New Rock Path๐ ๏ธ๐ฟ - 25 February 2025
Hi all! A fresh update is here with a new decorative item and important bug fixes! ๐ New Item: Rock Path ๐๏ธ A beautiful stone path that can be placed over water, grass, and floor cells. Perfect for creating scenic walkways! ๐๐ฟ๐ฏ ๐ ๏ธ Bug Fixes & Improvements: Bamboo Placement Fixed: No more issues with bamboo appearing behind water. ๐ Dispenser Movement Fixed: Water & coffee dispensers now move smoothly. โ๐ง Default Screen Resolution Fixed: No more resolution issues on startup! ๐ฅ๏ธ Enjoy the update, and let me know what you think! ๐
- [Big Update]Mysteries of the Water ๐ - 20 February 2025
Hi all This update brings new life to the water, with swimming fish and a more realistic look, plus some hidden surprises! ๐ ๐ New Features: Swimming Fish: Fish now move dynamically in water cells, making your restaurant feel more alive! ๐ Improved Water Shader: A new transparent and more realistic shader makes the water look even better! ๐ง โจ Mysterious Flying Fish?! The world is full of hidden things... What are those flying fish? Can you interact with them? ๐๐ ๐ ๏ธ Various Bug Fixes & Optimizations General bug fixes to improve performance and stability! ๐ Enjoy the new aquatic life, and keep an eye out for mysteries in the sky! ๐๐
- [New Item][Bug Fix]Faster Cooking, More Efficiency๐จโ๐ณ๐ฉโ๐ณ - 12 February 2025
Hi all! A huge upgrade for your restaurant is here! This update introduces Level 2 Kitchen, as many of you requested, allowing for faster and more efficient cooking, along with essential bug fixes. you can have only one kitchen in the restaurant :D ๐ฝ๏ธ New Feature: Level 2 Kitchen Double Chefs: Two chefs now cook at the same time! ๐จโ๐ณ๐ฉโ๐ณ Increased Speed: Dishes are prepared faster than ever! ๐ More Capacity: Can handle up to 7 dishes at once. ๐๐ฅฉ๐ฃ Space Requirement: Needs 3 floor cells to be placed. ๐ ๐ ๏ธ Bug Fixes & Improvements: Star Ratings Fixed: Stars no longer get stuck when playing at 2x speed. โญ Customer Spawn Fix: Customers no longer appear while the scene is still loading. ๐ช Camera Movement Improved: You can now move the camera during loading for a smoother experience. ๐ฅ Upgrade your kitchen and let me know how your restaurant is running with these changes! ๐
- [Big Update] Delivery & Custom Placement - 3 February 2025
Hi all! This update brings major bug fixes, a brand-new delivery feature, and more flexibility in placing objects. Letโs check out the details: 1๏ธโฃ New Feature: Delivery Guy! A random delivery cyclist will now arrive and ask for a package,youโll need to deliver it to complete the task! ๐ฆ๐ด 2๏ธโฃ New Placement Options: Grid Snap Toggle: You can now place objects freely without snapping to the grid by using the button in the shop or pressing CTRL. ๐ณ Trees can now be placed anywhere, even in front of your restaurant! ๐ฒ๐ก 3๏ธโฃ New Item: Bamboo Tree: A new decorative tree to bring some nature to your space! ๐ 4๏ธโฃ Major Bug Fixes & Optimizations: Kitchen bug fixed: No more dishes that no one ordered! ๐ฝ๏ธ Event system fixed: Events will now trigger in a proper sequence. ๐ Achievement fix: The 50-item placement achievement now unlocks correctly once you have at least 50 items. ๐ Enjoy the neโฆ
- [New Items][Bug Fix] Walls, Tables, and More! - 18 January 2025
Hi all, This update brings exciting new additions and much needed fixes to enhance your restaurant experience. Letโs dive in: 1๏ธโฃ New Items: Wall Tables: Single and double wall tables, perfect for creating cozy spots by the window. ๐ช Wooden Wall: Add warmth and character to your restaurant with this stylish new wall. ๐ชต New Window Type: A fresh design for your windows to complement any theme. 2๏ธโฃ Gameplay Improvements: Characters now arrive in mixed groups, adding variety to the dining experience. ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ New character textures for a fresh and unique look. ๐จ Events are now more frequent for added excitement. Added question marks above waiting customers to better understand who is waiting to eat. โ๐ด 3๏ธโฃ Bug Fixes & Optimizations: Fixed the events achievement bug, ensuring everything unlocks as intended. Implemented an FPS cap at 60 FPS for smoother and consistent performance. ๐ฎ Let meโฆ
