Hervé is a cute story that balances well its melancholic elements with its subtler romance. When it comes to conveying character relationships, this project does really well at showing rather than telling. Characters are grounded, if a little too edgeless, and dialogue flows well. Hervé suffers with a couple of minor ESL-isms (where expressions and phrasing from the writer’s mother tongue manifest awkwardly in English), but nothing that renders the experience unintelligible. While the age difference between the characters plays a major role in their relationship, it is not very well established (neither visually or in writing) and can surprise the player once it starts to play its part in the story. Most of this VN’s issues are easily overlooked, however. If you’re looking for something easier to consume but not saccharine, Hervé will satisfy you plenty for its short duration.