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Thank you so much too! 🌸

Since I'm Japanese, I'm using a machine translator to communicate, but I'm so grateful for your comments! I look forward to staying in touch!!

Yes! I'll be posting game updates on itch and social media, so please look forward to the final release!

As for the Mac version, if it doesn't happen to be available on Steam initially, I'll definitely negotiate with the publisher about it!

Aki and Yuki's relationship is very sweet, but as the story goes on, they will fall into a deeper, irreversible bond...! 

Your supportive words mean the world to me!

They gave me a huge motivation boost! I'll do my absolute best!! 💪✨

Hello! Reading your sweet words made me incredibly happy! 🌸To answer your question, the reason you couldn't find the patch is that the Steam version isn't finished yet!

In the extra story, you'll get to see what happens after the "Don't turn back"  route! The story really takes off from there, and the siblings' relationship deepens even more!

As for playing on a Mac: my publisher mentioned that they should be able to release a Mac version on Steam! (Though communication with them can sometimes be a bit unpredictable, so please take it as a tentative plan for now! 💦)

At the same time, I’m also working with a wonderful, trusted translator to release an official English version of the original game (so no patch will be needed!). To make this available for Mac users too, I’m currently looking into setting up a Japanese rental server so you can play it directly in your web browser! Please note that due to server maintenance costs, the browser version will only be available for a limited time.

Thank you so much for following me on Twitter as well! If your account isn't locked/private, I'd love to follow you back! Please feel free to talk to me anytime! 🌸

Thank you for your sweet, caring words! I will make sure to eat well, rest well, and do my absolute best!! 🥰

Wow! Thank you so much for keeping my game in your DLsite cart!🌸

Actually, I have some great news! A wonderful translator has recently stepped up to work on my game. If you prefer using DLsite, I'm planning to release an English version directly on DLsite as well—meaning you won’t even need to apply a separate translation patch to play it!

Of course, buying the Steam version is totally fine too! The Steam version will be fully localized and supported by my publisher, so they will be the ones handling any help or updates for that platform. Please pick whichever platform you prefer!

I’ll definitely let everyone know as soon as the translation is complete! Thank you for your amazing support! ✨

Thank you so much! Your words give me so much motivation!! 🥹✨

Wow, you saw my work on a Japanese website?! That is such an amazing surprise...! 😲🎉

Separate from the Steam version (which is handled by my publisher), someone has stepped up to translate my game directly! So, the Steam version and our version will be released separately.

If you'd prefer to play without needing to apply a patch, I'd be so happy if you chose our version! I'm planning to share updates on our progress little by little, so please stay tuned! 🌸

Your kind words mean so much to me... Thank you!!! 🥹💖

I recently figured out how to write a development blog on itch.io! My plan is to update it little by little, so I hope you enjoy following along! 🌸

Thank you so much! I’m incredibly happy to hear that you love the story! 🥹✨

As for the Steam version, I've left everything—including the translation—to my publisher, so even I don't know the exact release date yet...

However, someone has stepped up to translate my work directly! While the work hasn't started just yet, I might be able to share updates on our progress in the future! Plus, for the version I'll sell directly, I'll be able to provide quick support and fix any issues right away.

*Please note: Since this version will run through a Japanese server, no patches will be needed, but we legally must follow Japanese laws regarding censored content. Thank you for your understanding!

Aww, love you too! Thank you so much! 🥹💖

I recently figured out how to start a development blog! I'd love it if you checked it out when you have some free time!

Haha, thank you so much! 🌸

That blonde character totally broke the heroine's heart, but maybe they’ll end up being the love angel that brings them together after all! 😉

WHOAAA, thank you so much for your passionate comment!!! 🥹✨ And I am SO, SO sorry for the incredibly late reply!!!

Your excitement makes me so happy! I'm working hard on the full version, so please look forward to it!

Hi there! Thank you so much for the lovely comment, and I'm so sorry for the late reply!

I’m thrilled to hear you’re enjoying my work! Yandere and taboo themes are just the best, aren't they? To be honest, making a game like this can be really challenging and takes a lot of courage to put out there, so your support means the world to me.

The version currently on itch.io is kept PG/SFW, but in the full version, their relationship is going to get much, much deeper! I really hope it lives up to your expectations!

Thank you as well! Please feel free to reach out if you have any more questions! ✨

Thank you so much for your interest in my game! ❤️

To answer your question, yes! The itch.io version includes everything right out of the box, so you can play the whole game without needing any patches. 

As for the Steam version, it actually includes an after-story for players who really enjoyed the game. However, please note that most scenes in the Steam version will be cut unless you apply a patch. Also, my publisher is currently working on the English translation for the Steam version🌸

Thank you so much for enjoying the game! And thank you for your kind and encouraging words, they mean a lot to me🌸

For the Steam version, most of the scenes will be cut without the patch, so please make sure to apply it! Also, please note that I wasn't directly involved in the development of the Steam version, so I might not be able to fix any bugs immediately. However, I can contact the publisher for you, so please don't hesitate to let me know if you run into any issues!😭

Hello! Yes, I finally got the browser version working!!🌸

Hello! I'm the developer of Valentine in Bitterness.

I've made the game playable in your browser, so I’d be really happy if you could check it out whenever you have some time🌸

Hello! I'm the developer of Valentine in Bitterness.

I've made the game playable in your browser, so I’d be really happy if you could check it out whenever you have some time🌸

Thank you for the comment! Actually, I'm working hard right now to see if I can make the game browser-based so Mac users can play it too! 🛠️✨

Thank you so much for liking my work!! It really means a lot to me🌸

I sincerely apologize for the discomfort I have caused you.

While this work contains no explicit sexual depictions, I recognize that my lack of consideration led to this situation. Going forward, I will take the utmost care to ensure my scenarios are appropriate and do not cause offense.

In the future, should any content contain potentially inappropriate themes, I will refrain from posting it on itch.io.

I apologize for the delayed response.

I've received a reply from the publisher.

They confirmed it's possible to implement this for the Mac version too.

I'm really hoping you'll enjoy my game...!

I'll contact the publisher!

Also, since my computer isn't a Mac, I can't render the game, which means I can't upload it to itch.

Hello! Thank you so much for your interest in my work!  

The R18 version is being translated by the publisher, so I’m not sure when it will be finished…  

But as soon as it’s complete, I’ll make an announcement right away!

I’m so happy that you’re interested in my work!!  

The patch will be distributed for free! Right now, we’re just waiting on the publisher’s translation.  

R18 Otome games are wonderful, aren’t they? I’d love to see many more... 🌸

Thank you!! It’s a taboo story, but I’ve poured my heart into it. Please look forward to the Steam version until it’s released!

Hello! I’m really happy you left a comment—thank you so much for your interest in my game!  

Actually, the demo already ends at a nice stopping point, but the Steam version continues the story much further—and it will be 18+ (adult content).  

I’m sorry, but the release is still in translation, so I need just a bit more time...

Right now we’ve commissioned Hanabi Games for the translation, and as soon as it’s finished we’ll share the patch URL. So at the moment, we haven’t distributed the patch yet.