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This is a continuation to a 1 0 0 0 word game jam game with literally one asset in every feature. Simply looking at the developer's information and doing a little research could help a player understand why the game is "so short". 

I like the protagonist. But then again I'm biased about liking imperfect MCs. It places me closer to the human psychology in storytelling.

But also. 

Not every story with an off screen protagonist will be a full self insert for every human being that engages it and not every story will be a fully immersive Tolkien experience with fleshed out details to explain every aspect of the world and world building. 

Some stories are simply a small trek into the small tale of two minds meeting. Sometimes even less. 

We engage with stories for what is there. And to receive what is communicated from the writer's voice. 

And those of us that can gain an understanding about the characters, the world, and the message, can also understand that sometimes, it's just not about us.

Namaste.

Thank you so much! I am working hard to complete this ASAP!

Ahhh thank you! I'm sitting here now rendering CGs for the rest of the game and seeing this definitely makes the work a lot more rewarding! 🥹💗💗

And thank you! 😁 ❤️❤️

Ahhh I understand now! But Wednesday is just the "unofficial" day. You can always post then too! The subreddit just gets more views on Saturday! If you get automodded, just let the mods know so they can fix your post. Good luck! 🙏❣️

I will be adding to my playlist! And the second part too! I recently found this project because of r/IndieOtome. I think if you'd like to promote it there, you should reach out to email the mod 💗

I'm glad you spoke up. 💗 I want to see your games succeed. So let it be known that those people and that toxic negativity do not reflect the amazing work you've done. I do believe I'm not the only one who feels that way too!

EEEE YOU PLAYED IT! Thank you for playing and liking it! I hope the full game lives up to your expectations!

Thank you so much! I can't use blush emoji here like in Discord but I definitely am!

Thank you! I hope you like it!

Thank goodness to see these devs finally asking to be compensated for work. After offering a game you've crunched on and updated for and people have played for free for years, moving into monetization in order to afford furthering your careers as devs seems fitting. 

AS a gamer and a developer I am saddened that there are still mindsets that asking for money for our works should be entitled to the approval of gamers when and if at their discretion. 

If a game transitions from a pay what you want model to a set price, that is not a crime and should not be treated as such. 

The game itself was a lot of fun and the routes all tie in nicely to one another. I liked the route for Leonard the most and was shocked that I liked grumpy Lawrence, as thr grumpy older guy is rarely my type. 

I've paid 50+USD for mainstream games that didn't make me happy. That had bland storytelling and very little thought to relatability and character growth. This game ticked both of those boxes for me and really was refreshing. 

The game may not be Honeybunny's magnum opus, but it is a strong contender for games of comparable size. I think it's well worth the price. 

And I thank the devs for standing up for their brand. It has encouraged me to switch over to a monetized model as well for my own works to further support indie devs respecting their hard work and efforts as well as my own. 

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I just wanted to let you know that this was among the first games I've ever streamed for Indie Otome! And it was a hit! Everyone loved it. This was such an enjoyable game and you deserve all the praise for making it! We loved every aspect of it!

Tip for players: As someone with dyslexia, I do understand that people like myself may struggle with aesthetic fonts. I used the accessibility screen and played in Deja Vu Sans (Open Dyslexic is available as well). Anyone can reach this screen by pressing Shift+A! Happy gaming and I hope more ppl discover this gem! 💎 💗

Just wanted to let you know as well that you can change the font in game by pressing Shift+A to access the accessibility screen!

Just wanted to let you know you can also change the font in game by pressing Shift+A to access the accessibility screen!

ASDFGHJKL I'm not even sure what to say! I'm really glad the story hit all the markers I was going for. <3 Thank you so much for playing and enjoying the story, Zeroi and the rest of the characters! 

Thank you so much! This comment really made my day! <3 

Thank you so very much! This story is so close to my heart and I'm so happy and thankful that you liked it! <3

This was beautiful. Sometimes a story is poetic enough that it pulls you into the moment and you just enjoy the raw emotions of it. That is what this game was. 

A moment in humanity and genuine feelings between two people. And it warmed my heart to play through. 

Thank you for making this game <3 I'm glad I played it!

This is beyond amazing! I am so hype about this game. The love and detail that went into the design in multiple ways is astounding. Thank you for your hard work!!! <3

OMG thank you so much! I promise I'm working my hardest! <3

I thoroughly enjoyed this demo. I will be telling others about this! It was really relatable and I really liked the overall style of the game! Brooklyn is an MC after my heart <3

This project has been a huge feat for me as a solo dev. I'm pretty much the whole company and until I took on a full time job of running this whole project by myself without an inkling of what I was doing, I had no idea the reality of making games. It's not easy but it's definitely rewarding. So much to say but so little time. I'm finalizing the script and plugging in the assets every day, as well as updating the engine software, scripting software, and finalizing my code so everything runs smoothly. I should be in beta very soon and FINALLY without delays!

Again thanks for being patient with me- I've stuck with this all along and I'm so glad you guys stuck with me!

Updates soon!~