Kara no naka no kotori

Released by Black Package for the PC-9801 in 1996, "Karasu no Naka no Kotori" is a simulation game set in a Victorian-inspired city where the protagonist, a trainer, raises girls to become maids. It is noted for its unique card-based training system and strategic features, such as managing the physical condition of each character, which left a lasting impression on PC gamers of the era. The title is widely recognized as a pioneer of the subsequent "maid boom" and holds a significant place in the history of Japanese bishoujo games.

The story is set in a Victorian-style city and begins when the protagonist, a former trainer living as a fugitive after being labeled a traitor, finds refuge in the mansion of the railway tycoon Dread Burton. From there, he must navigate his new circumstances while training the residents of the household.