thank you so much!! i used to love those dating sim flash games haha they made up a big part of my childhood, esp pacthesis games (if you know of her). i feel like this prompt was just perfect for playing around with the fourth wall, so i’m glad you enjoyed it! i’m usually a fan of the surly, tsundere-y love interests but i totally agree, pam wrote harper in such an endearing way that i found myself quickly loving them as well hehe.
and i’m really happy to hear that the ending worked well for you! it absolutely is like that; i almost see it as a crab bucket situation, but i also felt that it was fitting for the nature of a game anyways. is a game still really a game if no one plays it? if its code remains dormant and untouched? but all that to say i loved your comment and kind words – and i’m especially looking forward to playing your entry!