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I've just finished the game and upon looking for posts about it, I learnt that it was released on my birthday in 2021... Really, what a coincidence, because I'm almost at the same place as Mina at the start of the game. I keep grieving about the past we shared... This game is very special to me, not only because I can see myself in Mina but also because it was released on the most important day of my life, like it was a special birthday gift. 

Hugs to Mina and to the dev team, thank you all for this game! I hope I can come to terms with the present and forgive myself soon. I must let them go, they have their lives and I have mine to care about, too.

I really enjoy the game, so writing a review is a must (Although my words are messy and I'm confused).

First thing to note: This game is really special to me. At first I played it for someone (to watch?) and then I left it in my computer only to visit it again and play for myself, and holy molly, the stories and everything else in the game becomes so new to me. Y'know, when you look at it for a friend instead of for yourself, it's an entirely different journey to have. Anyway, let's not get emotional here and focus on the game, yeah.

Second thing to note: The game gets quite personal and hit too close to home, especially with the princess and the writer's arc. Maybe it's because I'm also a writer and I struggle with my mental health, maybe not, I don't know. Almost every sentences feel real to me, and it's hard not to be confused when I experience that sensation. 

I'm in a state of confusion while writing this, because I have so many thoughts in my head and all of them are about the game, yet I can't find the right words for all of them; and other people's comment already points out most of my feelings, and their words are more profound and beautiful than mine will ever be-

Still, I want to write something, and this mess is my attempt to do so. Your game is beautiful, and it's wonderful to get to play it for me and not for anyone else. I can't even remember why I used to play it for that person, but I know that I played it for "me" this time and I know that the game won't leave my mind for years, as long as I'm still okay. I mean, I saw myself in it, and I played it with me in mind, so it's justified in a way? 

I feel like it's obvious that I get too emotional while writing so I can't really do much (other than projection, yeah) on my end. The good thing is, I manage to leave a review, I suppose. My words will never be good enough for me to express my feelings, my thoughts, but it's okay as long as I still write. 

Last note, thank you for making this game (and reading this review). I will check your other games when I have time :]. 

(p/s: i followed you in twitter, i hope you don't mind lmao. my account will probably be obvious to you by the time you read this line, though).