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    • Night Exploration Village in the Shade night guide: curfew risks, heartbeat cues, rule-breaking rewards, and when to stay indoors.
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    • Character Creator Village in the Shade character creator: mix hair, outfits, and accessories for your Kagatsu protagonist avatar.
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    • System Requirements Village in the Shade Steam PC system requirements plus practical Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 buyer readiness notes.
    • Day-One Checklist Village in the Shade day-one checklist covering wishlist prep, mode choice, garden clearing, rules, and curfew.
    • Mode Compare Compare Peaceful Life Mode and standard play in Village in the Shade: horror, rules, secrets, and farming focus.
    • Platform Buyers Guide Village in the Shade platform guide: Switch vs Switch 2 saves, Steam Jul 29, PS Store timing, and which SKU to buy.
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