Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate

Yuuki, who wants to fall in love, and Chisato, who doesn’t like chocolates. They are lifelong friends and students of the same school. They both belong to the food club with Mifuyu, their classmate. Actually, they don’t do anything everyday, just enjoying chatting… But one day, Satsuki, president candidate of the student council, promises to close the clubs that do nothing. To stop it, they decide to run against her… But who will they send out..? Yes, Yuuki is forced to run for the election… To save the club, he will just need to be the next president!

447 comments

nekochuchu02 Dec 2015Reply

to all the people having problems starting with start.exe, try to turn off your antivirus, it worked for me

akijill02 Dec 2015Reply

Excellent. Thank you very much, this worked for me.
Should be noted that I also moved the folder to Program Files (x86) as another person here suggested so I don't know whether or not that was necessary but your suggestion certainly did the trick in my case. I'm using Windows 8.

admin02 Dec 2015Reply

What antivirus are you using?

akijill03 Dec 2015Reply

Avast.

icebolt02 Dec 2015Reply

Did not work for me. Turned everything off on Bitdefender, changed the location to Program Files, tried compatibility mode because why not, etc.

Oh, and of course, changed to jap locale. Maybe it's a windows 10 thing?

admin02 Dec 2015Reply

Nope. Works on Win10 - I posted screenshot in comments already. Starting from fresh Win10 install, the only thing you need to change is JP locale (don't forget to restart PC afterwards).

jimmydip03 Dec 2015Reply

How do you install fresh? What I downloaded fr omg your site was already setup

icebolt03 Dec 2015Reply

I think admin meant a fresh install of Windows. As in, just installed the OS then the game.

Unfortunately for me, that's not possible to to atm.

admin03 Dec 2015Reply

Yes, that's what I meant.
I use virtual machines for testing of my uploads, so that I can wipe the system clean for every new game with one click of a button, to make sure previous installations don't interfere with process, as well as to determine eventual components (codecs, DirectX, locale...) that might be needed to run the game successfully.

admin03 Dec 2015Reply

Try running JP version, without English patch first maybe? Do you get any errors?

icebolt03 Dec 2015Reply

Without the Patch? Same error, except in japanese.

Applying or not applying the patch, it shows the "insert dvd" dialogue, followed by something saying the game will shut down. Very sad.

I've tried placing it in program files, different drives, different hard drives altogether, and nothing.

admin03 Dec 2015Reply

Just to make sure, you're running start.exe, not 恋と選挙とチョコレート.exe ?

Just tested again on Win7 x64 and it runs without problems. During first run, it prompts you with this dialog box - just click first button. Game runs without problems.

icebolt03 Dec 2015Reply

You know what, I'm probably doing something incredibly dumb, overlooking something simple. I'm sleepy as hell and have a doctor's appointment in the morning. I'll see this tomorrow. Since I forgot to say this, thanks Admin for the upload.

icebolt03 Dec 2015Reply

Oh I see. Well, I'm on win10 64, japanese locale, no antiviruses ON, apparently nothing in the way. Still get the dvd check. Dang.

Youko03 Dec 2015Reply

I seem to remember that in an earlier post you said that you ripped this from an iso and saved about 600MB while letting us install it code and disc free. I was wondering if you could put a DA-Free game download 2 up that had that was the complete ISO. I am another of the windows 7 x64 users that this wont work for and none of the other suggested solutions have worked so far so I was hoping that either there was one thing critical for 7 x64 that was missed in your upload or that I could at least mount the complete ISO every time I start it as a slightly more annoying solution. Either way I very much appreciate all your work on this site.

jimmydip02 Dec 2015Reply

I don't know if anyone answered how to play without the dvd (I can only see 6 posts) but I was wondering how I can play with out the disk.

anon102 Dec 2015Reply

getting the same error, it's asking to input the dvd after doing the patch. i didn't see an iso or similar extension so i thought i needed to manually install. tried to just delete completely, remove patch, and start over, but still getting the dvd error.

any ideas?

Y1X3502 Dec 2015Reply

I just pressed yes, and it let me progressed like normal. When it asks for some sort of code, I just selected the first option, and again, progress like normal.

anon103 Dec 2015Reply

even after selecting yes, it just keeps coming back. how did you do your install? just extract and add the patch?

225kcivh07 Dec 2015Reply

1. Extract the files
2. Install the game
3. Run the patch
4. Now there will be most likely an erroe saying that you have to put in a disk
>close the window and start with "star.exe" and not with the applicant which has an image(this solved it for me)

Anonymous03 Dec 2015Reply

Try deleting the "config" folder. That made it work for me. It'll ask for a serial, but you can just leave it blank.

Suenamistorm03 Dec 2015Reply

Also- Apparently, going through the actual SystemSaveData and slashing out the KSC-Data Read got me in after doing what Anon did, which is removing the Config folder, so if you experience the problem I recommend you do the same. (After rerunning to make sure I can play it consistently, I had to redo the procedure for each time I needed to play it, but suddenly I was able to rerun the game without doing the procedure further. Strange.. It kinda invigorates me to see others on the same date too! Glad we're on the moe-hype train! c:<

Suenamistorm03 Dec 2015Reply

((Also, the first option under the serial code is the one you need to click))

icebolt03 Dec 2015Reply

Well, since Admin decided to check again, I decided to try once more so the efforts of trying to help me wouldn't be in vain ;)

Apparently, the one problem I had was actually trying to put the damn thing on C:. At least that's what I did different right now and it seems to be working. When placed on C:, no matter what, I'd get the \insert dvd\ screen, and yes, I was running start.exe, even with admin rights.

Sorry for so many comments, Admin. Thanks again, both for the upload and for the help!

icebolt03 Dec 2015Reply

Then again, I had placed it on another drive before and nothing happened. I'll look into it again and try to remember what I did wrong in the morning. Damn. I'm polluting the post too much. This is the last one, I swear.

CrimsonAlpha03 Dec 2015Reply

This is for anyone who are having problems getting the insert DVD error. First move your folder to Program Files (x86), than run the patch. Once you do that click on run.exe not 恋と選挙とチョコレート.exe, Then when the error pops up click yes, this time something else should pop up. click the first option. Now the game should work.

If it's still not working turn off your antivirus, Plus it could also be that you didn't put on japanese locale.

waka03 Dec 2015Reply

I've input the serial code and played Koichoco for an hour without any problems. But when I exited the game and tried to start it again later, I got the insert DVD error. I don't know how to get it to go away. I've moved the folder to C: and I'm running start.exe as an administrator. Any ideas?

akijill03 Dec 2015Reply

I don't know whether this will work for everyone but I've looked through the comments (and got mine working eventually) and here are the steps that worked for me.

Basic Installation:
1) Extract everything into a folder.
2) Keep a backup of the start.exe file.
3) Apply the patch.
4) Replace the start.exe file with the one you backed up (or the one in the winrar you downloaded).
5) Run the game with the start.exe file. When it asks for a DVD, simply select "yes"*. It then asks for serial key. Click the top option of the two. Game should run then.
*When you select yes for the DVD check, it should then asks for your serial key. If the game instead asks you again for a DVD check whenever you select yes, check the suggestions below for potential solutions.

Things to try if you cannot get pass the DVD check in step 5:
. Move the folder somewhere else (Program Files (x86) worked for me and at least one other person.)
. Disable your antivirus software before running start.exe (this step got me pass the DVD check).
. App Locale, Admin's Access and Compatibility Mode.

Lidinx03 Dec 2015Reply

I've tried all of this, and the only difference is that in compatability mode, it shuts down after a few "yes" clicks.

AngelsLove44723 Dec 2015Reply

I can confirm that this procedure worked for me. I am running Windows 8.1 (64-bit). Thank you so much for figuring this out! I have heard a lot of good things about this game and I look forward to trying it out now that it actually runs! =)

Link03 Dec 2015Reply

Does anybody know how to get successfully run the game? I downloaded all the parts of it and the English patch, but after I unzipped the game and installed the English patch it's asking me to please insert the Koichoco DVD in the DVD-ROM drive after I open the start.exe application in the game folder.

No matter how many times I click 'Yes' the text box doesn't go away, and if I click 'No' the game immediately shuts down. I tried to look for a virtual CD image in the game folder, but found none. Usually I have no trouble at all when it comes to visual novels, but I'm a bit stumped now.

I have a Windows 7 x64 operating system, if that has anything to do with it. Maybe I need to run it in some sort of Compatibility Mode...? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

VNLover03 Dec 2015Reply

i think ur best solution to use VM with XP or 7 x32, these 2 OS is best fits for any VN atm. Pros when using VM is u can play any VN game with cracks or whatever without fear of virus or the need of changing locale ur main OS

Youko03 Dec 2015Reply

Admin this is a repeat of an earlier comment that I meant to post as a reply to one of your comments but since I am not used to commenting here I think I may have replied to the wrong person or just posted it with no indication it was meant for you. this is not meant as spam and will not be posted a third time.

In an earlier post you said that you ripped this from an iso and saved about 600MB while letting us install it code and disc free. I was wondering if you could put a DA-Free game download 2 up that had that was the complete ISO. I am another of the windows 7 x64 users that this wont work for and none of the other suggested solutions have worked so far so I was hoping that either there was one thing critical for 7 x64 that was missed in your upload or that I could at least mount the complete ISO every time I start it as a slightly more annoying solution. Either way I very much appreciate all your work on this site.

Max03 Dec 2015Reply

Hello,

I really can't get the game to start.

I'm using windows 10 x64 and have been following all the steps.

Extract to a map, replace the start.exe after the patch, JP location, turn avast off, move to program files (x86) and compatibility mode but the game simply does not start.
when I try to open start.exe it just stops. it doesn't open anything, just a loading circle for 2 seconds and that's it.

Any ideas I could try?

blargha04 Dec 2015Reply

yea, i get the same problem, except im on windows 8

kaipunk03 Dec 2015Reply

mine on windows 7 x64 works, i've done every step as everyone did here and had the same problem (still need to insert cd even after using start.exe), but then i tried to delete the start.exe first and copying a new one from the zip file instead of overwrite it, and it works (perhaps overwrite file didnt work perfectly). thx guys and for dear admin too ^^

darkmega92603 Dec 2015Reply

For people complaining about the game asking for the dvd, here's is what I did. When I used start.exe and the game asked for the dvd I simply clicked "yes" and that game loaded after that.

KiDd03 Dec 2015Reply

so admin, IIRC, this game was posted in the list of "unfinished translation" or so.
considering you posted here, that means it is fully translated?
sorry for my english, thanks for your support for those who cant read japanese

regis03 Dec 2015Reply

Can you help me .... to upload some file ... sorry for bad engglish ...

admin03 Dec 2015Reply

Yes, all games I'm posting on this website are 100% translated.

Yeichel03 Dec 2015Reply

Windows 7 x64, tried everyone's suggestions and still couldn't get past the CD check.

BunBun03 Dec 2015Reply

I didn't get the screen that asked for a code at first but then i change my location from japane to the one i'm at and then i got the screen. I'm using win 10. Hope it fixed your problem.

Pandamaare03 Dec 2015Reply

The steps already mentioned by others is what has to be done.
Basically, if you did them and it didn't work, then it's some specific software you have in your machine. So it's hard to identify what it can be for each of us.
I moved it over to a windows 10 laptop and it just worked fine, it didn't work on the 7 x64 even with the same steps.

Probably the best way to save some headaches is doing what admin did for testing, make a vm and run it there.

Moteng03 Dec 2015Reply

I don't know why this always happen to be the case. Every single time I use this website to dl a visual novel, there's always an issue when it comes to making the game work. One of the things that should always be done first is to delete the \internet shortcut.\ I tried every single method as listed above and it wouldn't work. However, immediately after I deleted the shortcut, it worked right away. This is not the first time it happened. Keep that in mind.

TLDR; delete the internet shortcut.

admin03 Dec 2015Reply

What antivirus are you using?

Moteng05 Dec 2015Reply

I usually use Avast on my computers. However, this time, I installed in on my laptop. Nothing worked. In the end, I uninstalled Avast on my Windows 10 laptop, and then promptly attempted to play the game. It didn't work. The final step I did was to delete the internet shortcut and it worked miraculously.

The weird thing is I tried to do the same thing on my desktop but it didn't work. I'm confused as to why this happens. Well, my desktop is Windows 7. I'm not sure if that is supposed to make a difference.

admin05 Dec 2015Reply

Personally, I've given up trying to figure out why it's not working for some people. Few thousand people downloaded the game, around a hundred report some problems on systems that I personally tried it and where it runs without problems for me.

Suenamistorm03 Dec 2015Reply

Apparently, going through the actual SystemSaveData and slashing out the KSC-Data Read got me in, so if you experience the problem I recommend you do the same.