This game is so charming and thoughtful! I loved everything about the atmosphere - from the music choices and the vibrant colors to the humor that leavens the heavier moments \o/
I really got a kick out of the posters for Heiden's other games :D and the meta humor made me laugh IRL more than once - it was fun and wry. But the tone change into more serious topics was natural and sweet, with little hints at vulnerabilities and sore spots poking through with each new conversation.
I liked and related to all the characters to an extent, but Lily especially hit me where I live. <3
(spoilers for the themes and ending)
I loved the messages about just wanting to be heard and comforted sometimes. I cried a little bit typing out my own message about my own issues I'm dealing with. I also liked that there is no neat wrap-up for the character’s struggles, but that permanently solving their problems isn’t really the point rather than being kind and offering the comfort they needed.
I laughed, I cried, I smiled, I drank in some lovely art with really cute girls with relatable struggles I would like to give hugs to, 10/10