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Awww, thank you so much, Pri 🥺💕
I like to think they'd get to live happily after this and that people would know and respect them as this defender duo and that things would maybe get better 🤧 (but if not, they'd still have each other and they'd come over stuff together 🙏 love wins fjdskfjsdlkfjsl)

fdjflksjlfksjdlf you put the biggest grin on my face with these comments, i loved reading through everything 🥺💕

omg i'd be so honored if you made those lines into vows kflsdkflsskf this makes me so happy fr 😭💕 and honestly, comments like yours are payment enough, no money necessary 👌 (also, please get some rest if you need it 🙏)

Aw, thank you for the sweet words and your thoughts about the game, I'm happy you're enjoying it ^^

So you're doing the bad endings first, I like that! And THAT ending in particular, yeah 😅 I'm very fond of that one, despite how soul-crushing it is (and even with such a bad ending, things can still be fixed so I hope that's what can be taken away from the game 🥺)

I'm glad you like the changing menus! The Organization and the Society have such different vibes that I felt they deserved different interfaces. ^^ (and there's definitely more little details to find 👌)

Anyway, thank you for the comment, it really brightened my day 🥰

Thank you! I'm happy the story resonated with you 🥺💕

Aww, this makes me very happy! Thank you for playing! 🥺💕

Aww, I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for playing! 🥰

(fskdskdf the subtle jab at Tei 😂)

hhhhhhhhhh what a sweet and lovely comment, you even went as far as promoting the other games, my heart 😭💕 kdlsf;sdlkfs;ksd thank you so much! for the wonderful review and for the help with the beta, the game is much better thanks to you! 🥺💕

Awww, Chim, that's so sweet of you 🥺💕

I was a bit worried if I could handle the themes in a balanced and respectable way but your feedback helps put my mind at ease. At least for the most part, haha. 😅 The game pushes the limits of what I'm willing to put out there, I guess. ^^

Thank you for the lovely comment and the help with the beta! 🥰

Such a sweet little game, but so important at the same time 🥺💕

My experience is not quite the same, but I can very much relate to being a bit out of the norm and the fear of your partner leaving once they learn about it. And yet, just like in this story, it turned out okay for me in the end! So I guess what I want to say is that even though this scenario may feel like a beautiful fantasy, there are people who WILL accept you, no matter how unlikely that feels sometimes. Because the right person will understand and if they don't, they were never right in the first place! So be like Pommy, take that leap, and live your truth flskfsk;lks;fks;

Ahhhh, I see. 😅 Glad I could help tho! And thank YOU for playing! 🥺💕

Hi! Okay, so what have you tried so far? Typing in 'get_server_status' should get the first task off the list and as for the others, you should put whatever you're looking for in place of the [resource] (without the parenthesis). (you also don't have to do them in order, btw)

Fashionably late to the party, but I'm here ✨

Ahhhhh, I liked it a lot, it was very immersive! The writing pulls you right into the story, the animated sprites look great, and the voice acting is excellent. 👌 I also love the concept of Geist just lurking around and acting like your personal anxiety assistant (TM) while also being unbelievably smug and charming at the same time 🤭💕 gskgksldks. (I mean, for story reasons, because his teasing annoyed me sometimes, esp. when it'd get super exaggerated) (his voice kinda made up for the annoyance tho lgkdflgdkl)

And the theme is very relatable overall (maybe a bit too much lol 😅). Kalei seems like the perfect (boy)friend to get the MC out of their shell while also not being a perfect human and I think that was a nice touch. I also appreciate that you have to reach out to him to keep up the relationship. It feels realistic: you can't expect the other person to always talk to you first.

Tbh I kinda liked Geist's ending. I expected something more tragic or violent so I was surprised it went the way it did (but in a good way). Of course it's not better than the MC having friends/a boyfriend etc. and I wouldn't call it a positive ending but the message is comforting??? And oddly enough, I feel that at least for me, accepting the fact that I'm a little weird helps ease the anxiety and push through social stuff. I also like that even in the good ending, Geist still lingers around and throws in the occasional comment, but in a more productive way? It's like the anxiety is used for good this time lol, kinda like you can redirect stress and use it for motivation I guess.

Overall, a very cool idea and great execution. 👌 The hype it got is well deserved ^^

WHAT ARE YOU APOLOGIZING FOR THIS IS AMAZING 😭💕

Thank you so much for playing through everything (!) and taking the time to write it all out, I'm astonished by the sheer length of your review 😵 (and the level of analysis is, once again, outstanding! It's all very accurate and some things didn't quite occur to me until you put them into words 🤔)

[SPOILERS BELOW]

To be honest, you're the first person to notice the numbers thing (or at least the first to point it out lol) so I'm very tickled about it.🤭

The 'ten for T' wasn't something I planned but I guess it fits??? ('T' does come from '82' tho…) But it warms my heart just how many little details you were able to spot in the game 🥺💕 (I'm glad the effort of putting them in wasn't in vain lol)

Just a few comments to address some stuff:

1) first off, I wanted to give credit where it's due because the music wasn't just 'chosen' but specifically composed for the game by my very talented partner! it wouldn't be the same without it so I wanted to make that clear 🫠

2) i can see why you'd think that but Reed is NOT Q's father flsdkfsl
he does use 'son' while talking to Q but it's in the vein of him wanting to be more likable and/or approachable as Q's superior, in a 'I want what's best for you' way (even though it's not entirely true)

3) re: S ending - I'll admit I also had the feeling of 'this seems too good and too easy' as I was writing it but it's like you said: it's okay to step away from stuff when it gets too much. And I realize that's not very exciting from the story's perspective but it felt right for Q's character - I just couldn't imagine him taking on the burden of fighting the organization while he was so mentally drained (I also wanted them to have a happy ending so it's a bit of a band-aid route 🫠)

Thank you again, this was a pleasure to read and it means a lot! I'm very happy you liked it! 🥰

I liked it, it was a neat exploration of how a scenario like this could go. 👌

I just feel so bad for River. Because no matter which ending you get, they still spent their entire life chasing the past that would never return. Even if they convince Ambrose to come back, the gap in age and life experience would make their relationship so much different from what it once was and I can't imagine River not being disappointed about it. And if they let him go, they still can't get back those years and only have so much more to live. It's bad no matter how you look at it. 😢 (I kinda liked the selfish ending though, 'cause it feels the most realistic. And why not push the misery to the end fklsdf;sk)

I'm also low-key not buying the argument about not reviving the son. I feel that if River truly cared about him, they'd try to resurrect them both, but it seems that they only care about their husband. And since there's gender stuff mixed in all of this, I'm thinking some sort of regret or apprehension might be at play here, too. (but that could just be a headcanon lol)

Oh, and nice sparkles ✨✨✨

Finally got to play this one!

It's adorable! Very cute and charming, with such a strong fairy-tale vibe to it. And I just kept thinking 'Yes, this feels like something Butter would make' while I was playing. In a good way! The art is so pretty and magical, and all the special transitions and sparkly effects add so much to the atmosphere, too. 👌

And the characters! Brielle really is the ultimate fangirl lol. 🤭The little sequences where she admires Julian are pretty funny, but I think that makes her character very disarming and sweet. I also liked that pretty boy Julian is a bit self-centered and has a little scheming side to him (very curious what he's up to and what happened between him and his brother 🤔).

Oh, and I loved the idea with the seed! I hope we get to see more cool magic in the full release. ^^

dsladkalkdsakl Thank you so much for playing and for the sweet comment! I'm very flattered and very happy that you enjoyed it! 🥰

Yes, in the options menu! Hope this helps! ^^

(i feel like i shouldn't say any more because it's best if you just play it lol)

But TBH, I'm happy it's not that easy to predict! It's more exciting this way 🤭💕

Hello, thank you so much for playing! I'm happy you liked it 💕

I agree that the situation is good for no one and it just hurts everyone involved. Kyū especially is in a really tight spot, stuck between respecting his partner's wishes and caring for the kid he loves despite everything (and who looks up to him so much). But at the same time, he's also in the perfect position to try bringing them closer so they can maybe be a family??? 🥲

Also, just a side note: this is more of an AU to the main game, with a different story and setting, but it will be getting a separate big game sometime in the future so I hope that's something to look forward to if you're interested. ^^

fklkfdlksl So many interesting theories! 🤭 I wouldn't consider this story a spoiler (you'll see how things play out in the main game), but if it is, it's probably not the way you think. ^^

(this scene happens after ending #4 in Quaint and it's an alternate timeline where the Organization doesn't exist) (side note, i loved designing the Untraumatized Q (TM) lol)

Also, yes, the game shows T the way he'd be as an adult - a bit more mature and free of internal homophobia. (though, as you noticed, still selfish in some regards - he's still T after all kslkfsfsl) (and also: there's no 'right' ending here, both are canon ^^)

And thank you for the sweet words, your comments made my day 🫠💕

kfklsfls;dksl;kf thank you so much for the wonderful review, i'm FLOORED with how deep you went with your analysis (pretty much spot on about everything, too) 🥺💕💕💕

(Just for the record, this game happens between the fourth and fifth flashback.)

[MORE SPOILERS]

Just like you said, the story in Quaint is shown from Q's point of view, so you can only see the front T puts on to hide his real feelings. And to be fair, I first wrote their relationship to be a little toxic and manipulative as a sort of counter-balance to Q's relationship with Milo.

But while working on the game i started exploring T's character a little bit more and that made me wonder why he'd treat Q like that. (i didn't like the idea that he was just cruel for the sake of it) And by the time part two of Quaint came out, the image of T in the game and the T in my head were very, VERY different lol. 😅 So with this game, I wanted to show the situation from T's perspective to maybe give his character a little more nuance. (though whether or not that justifies his actions, i'll leave to the player's judgment ^^)

Thank you again for playing, I'm delighted that you enjoyed it 🥰

Awww, im delighted to hear that! 🤭💕 (there's no higher praise than 'how dare you' in my book kslfdskfls) That particular ending is definitely one of my favorites despite the emotional damage it does lol. 😇

Thank you again for playing and for the wonderful feedback! I appreciate it very much. 🥰

Hi, thank you so much for the wonderful words! My heart feels very full right now. 🥰

I'll be the first to admit that the story starts slow and that might not be everyone's cup of tea. But I'm all the more tickled that you gave it a chance AND found it enjoyable in the end. I appreciate it very much. 💕

Thank you again, I hope the other endings do not disappoint! 😇

dsflsdjlfs i'm so incredibly flattered and touched 😭 thank you for all the sweet words, it really means a lot 🥺💕

i'm delighted you took the time to play through everything, T Break included! (that scene with just T is actually one of the easter eggs, so good job on finding it ^^) i definitely want to make more games (some more Quaint-adjacent, some less) so i hope that's something to look forward to ✨

klfsdjlssfdls Thank you so much for playing! Your comment really brightened my day 🥰

Honestly, I don't think it's bad at all if you prefer T! He does have a very special relationship with Q and I find myself going back and forth between him and Milo all the time, haha. 😅 That's why I felt like they deserved to have a happy ending, too. (once T gets his stuff together, of course…)

Anyway, thank you again! This means a lot! 🥺💕

Aww, this is all so sweet, thank you so much 🥰

I'm happy you enjoyed the ending! I wanted to wrap things up in a satisfying way but still leave hints about how things may unfold in the future for the Society and the characters. I also wanted to make sure each ending would add a bit more to the big picture so I'd definitely encourage you to get the others if you have the time. 😇

And thank you again for reporting the bugs! Everything should be fixed now. 😅

Awhh, I might've teared up a little. Thank you! I'm happy the story resonated with you. Comments like yours make all that effort worth it. 🥺💕

Thank YOU for playing! I'm happy you liked it ^^

Ahhhh, you wouldn't happen to remember what the bugs were? You can send me an email at hirorckx@gmail.com if you find a moment. 😅 (along with the plot concerns if you want) (also, there should be no more CGs in the S ending? if you mean the last two frames, they're supposed to be empty)

ohhh im impressed you got to the S, it's not very straightforward ^^

what was your favorite ending overall?

ahahah the emojis 😂 perfect 👌

Awwww, that's such a sweet comment, I couldn't dream of a better review 😭💕
Thank you so much for sticking around throughout this journey, it wouldn't be the same without you 🤧💦💦💕

Thank you, Potato! Of course, take your time! I hope you enjoy it 💕

What a game! It's absurd, it's chaotic, it's a ton of fun?? 😮

I load up the game and the main menu theme sounds like Obon music??? WHAT

The expressions? Fantastic! You did such a great job exaggerating them, I especially loved Yanette's sly grin and the horny face with the tongue. 🤭💕

And the humor! The meta jokes and guest appearances gave me a good chuckle. I was so happy to see Kawaii-chan again (what about little hams tho) (also, why is amanda a goose????? ;A; )

I honestly had such a great time with it! I think I missed a few endings but my favorite was probably #5, it was unexpectedly wholesome???? lol

That was very good!

I was immediately pulled into the world and kept wanting to know what would happen next. The art, writing, and storytelling are all *chef's kiss*. And I loved the premise of the game! It was a unique concept to explore Aster's feelings toward Cyrus, his past, and his relationships with the other characters. I think you executed it all really well. 😊

The only thing I would've liked to see would be a feel-good epilogue scene after a bit of a time skip because the ending felt a bit abrupt. But other than that, it was an excellent story and I enjoyed it a lot. 👌

That's what I like to hear, haha ^^ (it's probably a lot to play in one go)

Aghghgh, that's fine! No need to be ashamed, I'm happy you found a moment to play now and I'd love to hear what you think ^^ (I'm sorry you got hit with that right off the bat tho, I hope it doesn't ruin the game for you 😅)

SOON 😇🤭😏🥳💕

I'm happy you're still looking forward to the game ^^

awwww thank you, Kona! I hope it's worth the wait 🥺💕