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Can someone who kept the apk files for this April Fools update upload it in some manner? I really want to play it, but alas, only saw the post now. 🥲🥲🥲

It's been almost three years since I've last played this VN, and I think it's high time I do so again from the beginning. Don't worry, I'll bring tissues this time around. I'm just glad it's now starting to have new updates again after a while. Thanks for not giving up on this masterpiece, Shirokoi 😁💖

SPOILER ALERT

I know it's been a while, and I decided to read through FBtW from the beginning again. I just have a mad theory. Idk if it's accurate, but it might make sense (at least to me lol).

Could the whispers be Aluna?

I mean, sometimes the whispers are calm and helpful (not directly, except the screenshot below) and labeled as "Whispers," but sometimes they're labeled as "Ominous Whispers." Below is a scene with Verissa on the Moonwell when Caelan was woken up by a whisper, only to be led to her because they both needed comfort. The other picture is of the Oninous Whispers that Caelan is hearing throughout the story. Could this be referring to Aluna's two sides? Just as Ranok and Vulgor are two sides of the same moon? I mean, they did say she was incredibly fickle. Just putting it out there haha. Carry on and have a nice day!

Oh, John has a route, but it hasn't been updated yet. Rest assured, we'll get some lovin' from him in the future! 😋Not sure about David tho.

Yeah, it was heavy on my part, since I don't really like polyamorous relationships as well as the tiger (no offense to those who do like them tho!). But I really like my lion boi, so I'll still pursue his route. ✨ Mr. Author better not make it a "polyamorous or nah" choice at the end, cause I would absolutely be devastated. 🥺

Oooooo, I didn't know about that conversation he had about liking two different people, but yeah, I really believe this theory to be true. Speaking of polyamorous relationships, I can't really say I'm a fan. Though, no offense to those who are okay with that! So, knowing he had this relationship with Torulf rubbed me the wrong way, since I'm not really a fan of the tiger's personality too (Again, no offense to Torulf fans 😭). So yeah, I wanna pursue Lake exclusively. I really like my lion boi. 🥺

Thank you, too! ✨

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Crazy Theory: (but I think it's likely true) Torulf and Lake are having one-night stand sessions.

• Lake and Torulf are currently in a friendly relationship (first introduced when he fetches Torulf's jacket for him).
• Lake mentions that he met Torulf at one of the bars close to university (I'm not implying that something always happens at bars, but Torulf mentioned that he has a flat close to uni, and knowing he has a thing for "getting what he wants," he might have befriended Lake for those reasons. Idk might be a stretch.).
• (Torulf Route) When you told Lake you're asking Torulf for the room stay, he replies with, "Torulf? Are you that close already? Well, I'm curious about his response," or something along those lines. Idk if it's a stretch but this might be implying to Lake's current perception of Arvo being straight.
• When you came out to Lake, he mentions that he does things with other guys, but not only once.
• While you were eating with him and Jorgen, he was texting someone, which Arvo didn't think much of.
• In the middle of the night, when you woke up in Lake and Jorgen's room (Lake Route), you see him going out of the room and making sure that everyone's asleep (when he glances at you).
• (Torulf Route) When you ask to stay with him, he cancels a plan, presumably with Lake, and ends up sleeping with you instead.
• (Torulf Route) He mentions he wanted to spend the night with Lake and you at a bar in town.
• (Torulf Route) Lake mentions that he plays VR at Torulf's place a lot, implying he'd been there on several occasions.
• When you're staying with Lake and Jorgen, Lake invites Torulf into the room to plan the group bonding. He sits between you two and says he's lucky to have two cute cats between him (Implying that Lake's his type too). Lake protests and Torulf teases him about how his tail was touching Torulf's behind (or tail?) to which he blushes and shushes him.

Idk if I'm looking too much into this haha, but I'm really fixed on going through the Lake Route as my canon. I know Torulf's a no-strings-attached kind of guy, so I don't think Lake would find real happiness with him (refer to Lake's route about how Lake looks lonely and sad, as well as how Arvo perceives his body language). But that's just my opinion, so feel free to have yours too haha.

On that note, I'll give you all the love you need, Lake. So, you can stop searching for love in one-nights and come to me. 🥺🥺🥺

Thank you again for such a wonderful VN, Author! Keep up the good work! 💖 Also, permission to use Lake as my pfp please! 🥺

Lake is best boi. You can't convince me other wise. Can I keep him? 🥺🥺🥺

Kudos to the Author for such an amazing job! The story was well written, and it was a nice change of pace to play something peaceful and wholesome (albeit the slight flirting, which I did also enjoy). Looking forward to more updates, especially for my adorable lion! 💖

Please come home, Lake 🥺

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I love everything about Santa Lucia. I live vicariously through Ben in more ways than one, except the "being chased by a hallucinated (or is he) psychopath in a red cloak" sense. I promise to write a better review in the future, as I am not rather composed enough to write one now. Although I did plan to share this screenshot of Russell's playlist that somehow played on my phone yesterday, with me having no memory of listening to it. 

"Are you finally answering my call, Russell? Please do instead of possessing my phone to brag about your playlist lol." :((

Anyway, keep up the good work Authors and the rest of the team! I'm looking forward to more of the exciting adventures of college life (minus being targeted by a red-cloaked maniac lol). 💖

-SPOILERS AHEAD-

This is, hands down, one of the best VNs I've read in the past few years. The story was strong and appealing. I liked how the story was written, and how the dedication to the plot shines through. (Also, I know some people have it hard in writing stories and I apologize, but this story was so well-written with expertise and grammar mastery that I couldn't help jumping with joy as I read along the lines.) The characters were very likeable, and have good character developments (albeit one for the worst 🥲). To be honest, Cooper grew on me (and yes, I refuse to call him Lance lol). I don't know if everyone who read it experienced the same, all the more not expecting y'all to hope the same, but I kinda want a redemption arc. Cyrus doesn't need to get back with him (not that they were a thing [not to promote cheating on Damion. Don't cheat guys.]), but at least let him redeem himself or make it up to Cyrus in some way. Deep down, I believe Cooper's in the same boat of loneliness, and what he keeps doing to people like Cyrus was something he got used to in order to obtain money in hopes to quench his search for happiness (ultimately, using that happiness as an escape from the experiences that hurt him in the past), which is bad in itself. But, yeah we all have our opinions. To each their own! Going baaaaaack; lastly, the CGs. Oh my gosh, the CGs were amazing. The sprites? All the more so. I also appreciate the GIFs. Can't say I've read a visual novel with GIFs, but I'll gladly welcome more. It increases the immersiveness (and makes it all the more heartwarming UwU).

Good job, Author Jericho, Alusiren, Azzy-Lionblood and the rest of the team! Y'all are amazing! Keep doing your best! You certainly have my support, but not in terms of monetary value, sadly. 

*cries in student allowance*

Looking forward to more! Thank you! 💖

P.S. Gauge my interest in Cooper after everything that happened? 

*Classified*

Download the FBTW-4.5.8 ANDROID file on the list of downloads in the front page of this game. That should put you at the start of the story. Hope this helps! :))

Hi! To answer your question, the latest update is a standalone chapter. It's only comprised of Chapter 7, and the saves and loads are currently disabled because of this. I haven't tried it yet, but you could reinstall the previous update, without uninstalling the current one you have, and there's a chance it might revert back to normal, albeit without the 7th chapter. Give it a try. Either way, I don't see any other way of it reverting to your previous progress without reinstalling the previous update. Just be careful not to accidentally delete your data as to keep your save files.

Hope this helps!

I WANT MY WOLF BOI BACK 😭😭😭

You know that feeling when you reach the end of the chapter and you're full of disbelief? It always happens when reading VNs. This VN though? I don't know why, but I felt it a lot more intensely. It's like I literally woke up full of dread and it left me feeling devastated. What are you doing to us, Author? Your fingers and mind are truly magic to make us feel this way. Keep up the good work, and please keep the heartbreaking to a minimum. Love your work! Thank you and take care. ❤️

P.S. I hope Ranok appears in the dreams of everyone here. 🐺

I'M COMING BACK, AMICUS MY LOVE! WAIT FOR ME, MY WOLF! ❤️🐺

Oh, that's good to know! Sorry if I somehow gave pressure in that comment or became presumptuous :( Anyways, I'm wishing you all the best! 😊

Is it bad to want Jay after seeing him only once?

Well, nevertheless, I loved your vn so much. Made me cry a ton and wanting for more. You really know how to pull on the heartstrings hngggg. I'll be looking forward to future updates! Especially the Dom/Axel route hehe.

P.S. Jay is cute af and if it's okay, could he have a route too pls? Just asking hehe. Completely up to you! Thank you! ❤️

How do you get the route for the alley behind the bar? I've tried everything but didn't get it.

*gulps and flushes red*

"Oh..."

Sorry, what?

But really, sorry I can't understand you :((

❤️❤️❤️

I know right? (And possibly the attaching to- NO, MIND. BAD MIND)

It's like Shoichi is the only one for me. I'm claiming it! Yes, I. AM. CLAIMING. IT!

Also, cheers and congrats to you and Kei-kun. ☺️

You don't know how happy that makes me 🥺🥺🥺

Thank you, Fenris! ☺️

I shouldn't have played this...

I shouldn't have played Tennis Ace without waiting for it to finish first. It had me crying and sputtering nonsense by the time I had finished Shoichi's Route. I love that damn husky.

[May contain spoilers, I think?]

Well, all my thanks to the author for making this vn possible. (I love you and you're my hero) You've made me cry over this vn and wished I was the main character several times. I guess I related more to Shoichi since I play volleyball and was rooting for him the whole time. I never thought a vn would affect me so much. Like, I always play alone in my room (away from my family, of course. Wouldn't want them seeing me screaming out of the blue) because I can't help screaming and crying at times. In the end, you went and made me feel vulnerable and wanting more. 

After playing Shoichi's route, I don't see myself romancing any of the other characters because before I knew it, I was attached to him and can't get free (No, no, no, no mind! Not that kind of attachment! Sorry for the indecency, and you'll relate to me if you played through the weekend... alone with Shoichi.)

Anyway, I'm wishing you all the best, WOTB! To me, you'd always be BOTB (Best of the bunch). Luv u! ❤️

I kind of liked the wholesomeness of the game so I'm fine with it having none. But I understand why you'd think there will be. For pete's sake, the author's name is cockhole 😆😆😆. No offense, author-san. Wuv u 🥺❤️

The latest update had me at the edge of my seat. And you kinda made me fall in love with a few characters *blush*

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I love Kurt and Andrew. Kurt's kind of the cool and silent [and possibly murderous] guy you can't help falling in love with. And being taller than Spencer (kind of?) makes me feel safe.

Andrew, on the other hand, was smart, cute hot, and smooth. I'd date him if he weren't such a perfectionist and ass hat. (Like, how could you sell me out to the teacher?) [Oh, and please forgive me for picking the "he's trying to get in my pants" option. I can't help myself, sorry. >w<]

Oh, and overall, you did a great job, author! Keep it up and stay safe! 😊❤️

Oh, yeah. Nevermind. I just saw that the Rask route is a different choice. Well, carry on. Sorry for the trouble, author-san. ☺️

And yeah, pretty hard to ignore him. I love them both too much >3<

Yeah, that's what I meant haha. I thought I was going down the Rask route. So is John's Route only available if I ignore Tom and Rask?

Thank you so much, btw ☺️

I know I've said too much on the comments section already haha, but is John an available love interest?

He made my heart warm and fuzzy inside. 

>.< 

And sorry for y'all who peg them as bros.

I'm really glad we see eye to eye on this topic haha. Nice talking to you. 

So, I'm gonna be that guy who's going to end the convo because I know that deep inside we have the urge to reply, thinking that the other person might be expecting a reply haha. [I always get that urge 😅😅😅]

Nice meeting you, Haida! And monchimutt, keep up the good work! ❤️

It's okay! Haha. Pero yeah, that's the exact reason. They only own their right to being a Filipino when some random half-Filipino (and even full Filipino people, no hate to both) becomes prestigious in a foreign country. I mean, own it people even if they did something wrong. You should be proud to be a Filipino and at times accept it if we make mistakes. No nationality/culture is perfect. It's okay to feel ashamed sometimes.

(Idk if you can relate to my ranting ass haha)

Same, bro. Same. 

(Yung sinabi niya na, "What's the point of buying a little portable fan when I can have a bigger fan without spending any money," naka-relate ko dun hahahaha.)

Sounds really familiar hahaha. A lot of my classmates are, too. But yeah, keep up the good work, bruh. Rooting for you! ☺️☺️☺️

Sorry for not considering whether there's a language barrier huhu. Looking forward to more of your work 😉

Thank you, Haidaaaa! I was supposedly gonna say "Proud to be 🇵🇭" but decided it would be a little cringey because the phrase has been abused too much by fellow Filipinos and ONLY when some foreign half-half carried our nationality. But yeah, thanks haha.

(No offense to half-Filipino people. You guys are great in my book.)

WHAAAAAAAAAAH!!!

From the moment I played Socially Awkward, I knew you were a Filipino! There were some (if not, a lot. Sorry, I played it a while ago and forgot 😅😅😅) Filipino like habits and characteristics from the main character. It was rather a speculation than a solid fact for me then, but when I saw your Twitter, I kept on yelling, "Sabi ko na nga baaaaa!" (I knew it!) that I'm worried I woke my whole family up haha.

Anyway, I loved your vn! You made me fall in love with the characters, especially Jayce and Tom. Your story was awesome (and made me cry buckets) and I'm looking forward to playing more in the future. I'm hooked on Tom and how he's so wholesome (unlike his brother 😆). I wouldn't mind meeting a guy like him someday 🥴. 

Thank you and keep up the good work!

P.S. Salamat sa pagpapaiyak mo sa akin sa napaka-gandang istorya. Wag ka rin magpagod, at matuto kang magpahinga at i-treat ang sarili mo paminsan-minsan. Luv u for your work! Susubaybayan ko siya hehe. Kudos! UwU 

Yay! Thanks, Author! Wishing you all the best! 😃

P.S. Don't sell yourself short! You're doing great and I love it. 😊

And another thing: thank you for their stories and personalities! They really feel like real people, and not the stereotypes and cliches we are all used to by now. Thank you! Luv u author hihi (and not in the creepy sense. Sorry that sounds suspicious 😅. But really it's not like that. I guess I'll just stop talking huhu).

I love your work very much. The sprites and background really show how much time you put here. The CGs are also amazing! The story? I fell in love with it. And yes, both of theirs. There's just one thing that has been on my mind for a while. Can you date Noah (again) and Emil? They're just too adorable (and hot hehe). That's all haha. Thank you again! Keep up the good work! ❤️