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First go play this game if you haven't already! Then you can read this review, the game is 5/5 stars! Go play it nowwwwwwww

(Spoilers below)

First off, jumpscare Kawaii-chann! But it was pleasant and a fun use of her character!

I have already played the good end at the time of writing this, I will eventually play the bad end, and cry most likely- when I do that, I'll reach out to you directly and give you my thoughts (and tears).

I love how cohesive this story is, everything is! I love how earthy all the characters and how down to earth all the characters are (except Max ofc)

Amanda is such a sweetheart, I like being inside of her head and navigating the feelings associated with reuniting with a childhood friend. (it's only cliche cause it works)

Peter really is up there in your catalogue of characters, it's easy to see why you love him so much! Like Amanda, I fell in love right alongside her. He feels so real, and super likeable in a way that makes total sense without him being a Mary ?Stew?Stu? (whatever)

I will say I predicted a lot of things, but that's probably just writer brain. I don't think it's bad, I think you just foreshadowed and set all the details up well.

I love how devilish Amanda can be sometimes, I hope more of that side comes out when she gets older and grows more confident in herself.

I loved the natural progression of their relationship and Peter getting her corndogs! They are just so precious, I hope they are always happy! ~~Ignoring the bad end~~.

The art is gorgeous, every single bit of it, I loveeeee the music, you always pick the perfect pieces, and music is severely underrated in indie visual novels.

My favorite detail was tying this into the High School Lolita Universe (or just the contemporary universe you have lolol) ~~I don't want to live in the Highschool Lolita Universe even though we technically do.... ANYWAY~~ with Social worker Chloe' was super happy to read it, as if I couldn't love Peter more! I will def be replaying again! I wish I could leave another rating on it, (but that's cheating lol)

I'm still making my way through all your games, and I'm so happy to have played this game on release day! Wooo! Godspeed for your future projects, I know they'll be amazing!

FlowersforJoy333 days ago(+2)

I FORGOT- my favorite line was the: "What's your favorite color Peter?" and him just yelling "GINGER!-uhhh I mean Orange lmfaooo" so so goood and cuteeee, cryinggg rn

chimeriquement333 days ago(+1)

Thanks once again for your detailed feedback Joy! I'm going to answer but, to anyone reading this, spoilers too!

Ha ha, one day, I'll explain the reasons behind the creation of Kawaii-chan, but basically, she was created as a tutorial character haha (her design was the one shown in game wishing the sweet relief of death)! So having her here just made sense (and was so funny, I had to edfrtve")

Aaaaah, so excited to hear your thoughts about the bad end! I think it makes sense with what you discovered of Peter by getting the good ending, but I'll let you discover it and will gladly collect your thoughts and your tears!

For Amanda, yes, actually, she was really written to mirror Chloé, since you played HSL, I'll detail a bit: Chloé is basically a pariah, rejected and bullied by her peers, while Amanda is not. And since the game doesn't focus on Peter's bullying, but on his reconnection with Amanda, it felt good to have a character being able to do the right thing, for once!!!!! And not to let horrible things happen (imagine how short HSL would have been if Amanda were Chloé's friend lmaooo)!!

For Peter, I really wanted to have the greenest of green flags for the love interest, but you noticed, I didn't want him to be a Gary-Stu! So I tried to root him in humanity, in the extent you've seen in game.

Now, for the reason Peter left, haha, I suppose the last flashback makes it very obvious, but I do think you can suspect it starting the second one (with Peter being panicked because of a harmless accident).

Well, now, part of me wants to be a sequel, and of course, the canon ending is the good one... The bad ending did not happen!!!!!

And thanks! The composer I bought tracks from is extremely talented and I thought it would work perfectly for this game!! I literally fell in love and I do think the music is one of its strong suits! And same for the art, I feel so grateful for having collaborated with so many talented artists! They really brought the game to a level I could never have dreamed of reaching!

And yes, haha! For the Chloé detail, despite the scene being emotional, I had a smile on the face while writing it! I was just happy to know she managed to rebuild herself and help an innocent soul like Peter, as she wanted to!

And finally, the ginger line is one of my favourite because it's adorable rfrefrgvrffg (just like Peter in the end!!)

I'm so happy you enjoyed this game!! It really was stepping out of my comfort zone, but I'm happy I did, because now, I have a game to turn to when I just need a hug but can't get one! Thanks for your support, per usual, coming from you, it always means so much!!!!!!

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