This is a gem! I am instantly hooked and very invested in all the characters. It’s so well-written and it has good pacing. The music complements the whole experience so well too. I’m so excited to read more of it!
I won’t be replaying because I felt like it was my ending? Does that make sense? Anyway, I just wanted to answer your questions!
Did believing you could play this only once impact how you made decisions?
Yes, I think it did. I believe my answers are more true to myself because of it. I usually play games like this with the character or the plot in mind. I guess in order to possibly feel satisfied with whatever ending I’d get, I answered like how I would if I turned into SAL…?
What do SAL and Ash look like in your mind? Did you mentally assign a gender to either or both characters?
I couldn’t imagine a gender for SAL but I did imagine a robotic female voice. Ash was non-binary with shoulder length wavy dark brown hair but it was loosely tied up. Ash also had brown eyes that just felt warm and cozy. Also imagined Ash would have some rings and a few freckles.
What choices did you make? How did your game end?
SAL was worried about not being able to meet Ash’s emotional needs. Ash was able to convince SAL that they felt that way too and they both said that they didn’t want to lose each other and that they both held each other in high regard even if they were fundamentally different. They decided to take things slow and really communicate so that they can both work to stay together. wipes away a tear for being proud of SAL
What did you like and dislike about this game?
SAL’s internal monologue was honestly very human to me. I kind of like that. I’ll put this under dislike but I don’t actually dislike it HAHA I just feel called out. So earlier I said I ended up choosing answers that are true to myself right? I’m a dismissive avoidant. I’m really trying to improve so I can have a healthy attachment style. SAL’s fears resonated with me. In the past, I’ve been scared with the same fears SAL had. I didn’t voice out my fears though and just got overwhelmed and decided for the both of us that it’s better if I ran away. I usually end up deciding for them that they should be with someone else. Ash’s words really got to me. I wish I could find an Ash
How did this game make you feel?
My answer here is related to my answer to the 4th question HAHA. I felt called out in a good way. It also gave me a little hope. Maybe I can get over the fears like SAL in my play-through. Maybe there’s an Ash out there for me too.
Do you want to see these characters again? What would you want to see in a follow-up?
Yes, I would! I’d like to see how they support each other when things do get rough as they progress along their relationship. Or maybe Ash’s POV.
What predictions do you have for SAL and Ash’s relationship? Where do you see it going?
I think it’ll actually go well if they do remain honest with how they communicate and if they continue to cherish each other.
Any other things you want to mention?
Nothing really, just thanks for letting me experience this I really enjoyed it!
The healing journey in Ruben’s story is chef’s kiss. I think this is the first time I teared up playing an IF. It just hit so close to home. I’m looking forward to Nour’s route even more now too~
Dear comment reader,
If you’re deciding on getting the route or not, DO IT. Get Ruben’s route! Thank me later ;)
I love this! I really adored Alex in the main game so I was just gagging every time I chose something and it turned out to be him 😂 I only missed him for the gifts and the balloons where I got Cerri. Thank you so much for this mini-game 💖
this made me cry!! I personally do not want to have children because I’m scared of messing them/us up as I don’t have a good relationship with my parents. I don’t want to pass on any traumas; it can end with me. I really liked your promise to your child. Based on that, you’re already doing absolutely great! I wish I was given the same space to be myself as you’re promising your child. You’re doing fine, thank you for sharing this! More power to your parenthood ♥
It took me 13 lives to stay! I was so connected to the character I wanted to figure it all out with as little do-overs as possible huhu. It tugged at my heart when I read new additions pertaining to the exhaustion of having lived so much. I’m so happy with the epilogue. The character deserves the slow, easy, quiet life for sure.
I just finished a play-through and my god I am so invested! Midway through the play-through I was invested enough to sketch my MC. I love all the details, the little memory work required, the fairytale, the foreshadowing. I also like how the development of the story and relationships don’t feel rushed at all.
Thank you for creating this world and letting us meet these characters! Best of luck for the rest of development ^^
I only noticed a few typographical errors. Also, I’m not sure if it’s a bug but right after unlocking Suha in relationships, she disappears from the list again until the end of the game.
Typos aside, it’s so well-written! I love the complexity of the characters. I especially enjoyed how navigating your relationship with Arthur and Accolon was written. Excited to see the rest of the story unfold!
I just finished my first play-through! I was so torn between Haron and Ernol. In the end I went with Haron, he’s a bundle of light of his own. I was pleasantly surprised to be taken in by the unabashed affection. The choices you make in this game have legit consequences HAHA. I would know, I’ve made some stupid deaths. I’m so happy I got to experience this world! I wish there was more of it. I’m just about ready to dive back in again on another play-through. Thank you for this game, I hope you’re well <3
I just finished making an account because I had to say that it's really really good!! I hope you enjoy the holidays and I wish you a wonderful year ahead. Thank you for sharing this world and these characters with us!
