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Hello! I am so sorry for the lack of clear instructions regarding the Steam version! But I'm so glad you were able to apply the patch successfully, and thank you so much for purchasing the game!!

As a creator, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed Aki and Yuki's story...!! Because Aki is more terrified of being hated by the heroine than anything else, he desperately hides the fact that he is a terrifying man. It's a distorted love built on lies, but it's also entirely devoted. I poured all my passion for yandere characters into him! I would be thrilled if you could play all the way to the very end!

Normally, I make comedies and RPGs, but if the Steam reviews are good, I would love to make another otome game in the future!🌸

Hello! Thank you so much for playing!
On itch.io, you can play up to "Side Aki"! To continue the story, you need to purchase the Steam version and apply the patch to it. By the way, have you already purchased the Steam version?
If so, running the .exe file you downloaded from Hanabi Games should automatically install the patch onto your Steam version!

Today, I received an update from the publisher! You can now also download it from Google Drive! If you're having trouble installing it, you may need to temporarily turn off your antivirus software...

*I just checked the publisher's page, and the game description seems to be for a different title... I'll report this to the publisher again......💦

Thank you so much for the congratulations and for bringing this to my attention!

I checked the OneDrive link, and the patch name appears to be correct there. However, I’ll reach out to Hanabi Games right away to make sure the links on their website get updated! Thanks again for letting me know.

Thank you for playing the game! 🌸 A man like Aki might not be for everyone, but I’m super happy that you enjoyed his character!

Regarding the Steam version, my publisher manages all Steam-related operations, including localization and publishing. Because of this, I unfortunately don't have details about the release schedule. That said, I’ve been notified that the translation is fully finished, so it will likely be released very soon!

¡Muchas gracias! ¡Es muy motivador! 🌸

¡Mostraré más sobre el hermano en la historia adicional!

Thank you so much for playing the game and sharing your thoughts!

I created this because I absolutely love the "yandere older brother" trope...! This is actually a remake of a game I originally made back in 2016 🌸

The continuation of this story is already finished and is currently being translated!

(Just a heads-up: for the Steam version, the publisher handles all the translation and integration, so I'm not directly involved. But I really hope the translation turns out carefully and the release goes smoothly...!)

Hello! For some reason, your comment didn’t appear in the regular section, so I have manually approved it. Itch's moderation system can be a bit unpredictable sometimes...!

Hi there! Thank you so much for finding my work through the "Yandere" tag! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that you love the artwork and BGM!

Aki might be a scary guy, but his devotion is real🌸 His plans and madness will only run deeper from here on out... !

Thank you so much! Your words encourage me a lot! 🌸

The current version is machine-translated, but I plan to replace it with a proper translation in the future!

As for the name-changing feature, the game uses images to display the names, so unfortunately, it cannot be changed... I'm so sorry...!! But when I make an otome game in the future, I'll make sure players can change their names!

I am truly sorry for making you feel uncomfortable.

This game has already passed official ratings and is on sale in Japan; the version on itch.io is a free release using machine translation. I deeply apologize for the lack of consideration.

Please note that all characters are fictional, and I do not promote or condone any real-world taboos.

Thank you for your feedback.

¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Me hace muy feliz.🌸

Sé que este juego trata temas muy tabú y no es para todo el mundo, ¡así que me alegra muchísimo que te haya gustado! Me da muchos ánimos para seguir. Aki es un hermano mayor muy aterrador y tiene una personalidad bastante retorcida, pero sus sentimientos son muy puros y devotos.✨

¡Al contrario, gracias a ti por jugar a la versión en inglés! La traducción de Steam estará a cargo de la distribuidora (publisher), ¡así que espero que el lanzamiento salga bien y sin problemas!

¡Y gracias por tus palabras! A mí me encantan los yanderes que son "aterradores pero dulces con la protagonista". Espero de verdad que este juego pueda llegar a más personas que compartan nuestros mismos gustos. 💕

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.