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*Me listening to 'Soldier of Love' by Sade, eating two tubs of ice cream* XD

I will take your Respect and wear it as a badge of honor. 🫡

For all the (REAL ONES)people who locked K, kiss-less, reading other people's comments, feeling Some Kind of Way(TM) and/or possibly bleeding out:

Oh NO - I was about to CRY since I got the dreaded


and I was like - '...whut - HOW?? WHUT KAIA, BB, PLEASEEE...' (I even thought this was PART of K route because - wouldn't they JUST force you to be platonic UNTIL they wanted something more XD

BUT - reading other comments, it looks like it's an old save thing. Gonna try refreshing my game -- hopefully I'll have the same luck! 🥺🙏🏾 *EDIT* I GOT IT. But, the new screen showed me this?

...What scene was that? Was it not the one were Rylan and K were together/visited your apartment (K was worried about you)?

LEEET'S GOOOOO, K ROUTE, LET'S GOOOO *clap clap* :DDDDD (FEEDBACK UNLOCKED - spamming return key for those wanting to avoid K 13 spoilers.....)








Summary:


(were the other routes fluffier? I only romance K God - someone give me hope.... XD)

I honestly felt like my Entire spirit had to - -take a knee, hold onto the railing, buckle up for safety after that one, ET - - but, Beyond that 😆 (Really, you should have added 'ANGST' as a content warning for K's route, ALONE, GOODNESS....)
But it was BEAUTIFUL; it was - GORGEOUS -- I was in AWE the Whole damn time. Just them talking - - it was: Just. Them. TALKING - and I Never wanted it to end.

So, I hope you like long feedback. Cuz I wrote this as I was reading + reacting/this is happening lol. Besides: you really, Really deserve it.

‘To hate something is to bond.’ <— 🤯 what a Terrifyingly Great line (and, perhaps - TOO approps given current times….) I just liked it on its own; but now, in the wake of finishing 13 -- it hits Deeper. Cuz, good golly GEE, if there's a theme for K/MC, it's: *That*.

The Romance LOCK was so EXCITING (beyond giving that lil heart attack)~ That moment of finally going ALL IN - :D But, I also really appreciated how you let my MC truly - Ruminate on K. Cuz - who is the greater opponent: MC's doubts or K, themself?
It’s quite a lonely route (Fitting, given RO); it feels near Entirely one-sided. And the Uncertainties MC has on it - even *Being* anything are very, Very Valid. Who I am as the reader and who my Hunter is as the one experiencing it... there was this Tension between the two, throughout. What's a 'romance lock' with someone who so Clearly doesn’t want romance? (Heck - I'm fighting to be friends) That’s not criticism; I adored it. But K-mancers are - -Really a Different kind of breed. lol
*I* get some assurance because you’ve told us K will be a viable route; despite the difficulties. But not my poor MC. She’s climbing uphill and - - doesn’t KNOW if there’s a payout. I’m so glad you haven’t neglected that(even when you know the End result better than ALL of US XD); you detailed that Frustration, that Agony, second-guessing and despair, very well.

‘How easily will I disappear from Kaia's memory? How long will it be until these two months are forgotten and never talked about again, remembered only as a distant dream that Kaia won't recall?’ <— also Valid. There were sprinkles of MC considering implications of being with an immortal before, but (esp b/c mine was more confident flirt type) it feels Real now. Like - Actual consideration. This is more than just Lust; if MC really goes for this -- like so many others have issue with in this route (not moi - Bring it) -- will they just be Forgotten? Negligible?

Their dialogue in the library — ALL OF IT - God…I *Missed* their Rhythm~ The - beat - of how they talk(yell?) to each other. So - clipped; so - pretty; so dazzling to watch. They resonate, play off one another, whether they realize it or not. I did argue path and - PHEW ... They threw their words like dreadful knives. Loved emotional Kaia --even if she utterly Obliterated me. haha

‘Kaia extends her hand but pulls it back before I can take it. She's kind one moment and cold in another; soft towards me one second, then almost cruel in the next. It's a maddening cycle, yet one I subject myself to regardless. …It was an accidental meeting, but I made the choice to suffer.’ <— Can I also - Scream how Much I Love the - Maturity of this??? The self-awareness. BRAVO, my MC -- cognizant enough to know this is a self-inflicted Torture.

"If I wanted to make conversation, I would have knocked on your door, not hidden myself in Eliana's library. I didn't ask for this, so don't pressure me into it as if I owe you something." <— there’s that Sucker Punch *wheezes* (but - wait! There's more! lol)

"You are a plague, Hunter. A disease.” - …..Well. LOL - - and we're back to 'HUNTER', I see? OUCH. (Real talk: I actually Enjoy every time K - calls us the Entire Way out, like that. I *like* LIs that don't let you get away with it.)
Not gonna lie - even a part of Me is starting to wonder if this is going to be okay. 😂🫣 There’s a thin line between perseverance and- - just: Pestering someone. Trying to access something they don’t want to give. And even my MC, despite liking a challenge, is Practical enough to realize they won't get water from a dry well.

‘I wish I knew how to change her mind, but Kaia is on a self-destructive spiral. You can't save someone who would rather drown.’ <— And, there it is. After - ALL of that, it's really up to K now. I can't imagine this route - continuing otherwise; MC gave their All, Pushed and Pushed and still lost in the end -- Where do you go from here?
That's for you to answer in 14, but I kinda HOPE my Hunter just: accepts it? Not push any longer, as they realized, it does no good. This is the Exciting bit: How do we GET THERE? How does it become something - More than Pain?

Absolutely Fabulous work. I won't lie and say this was a pleasant chapter; it Absolutely Hurt as much as I thought it would. But there were glimpses, admissions, and - K Didn't Leave. Not until far longer than usual. I continue to cling to hope us K-mancers will get our just reward by the end~

Appreciate the update (I was just happy it wasn't the Dreaded - 'infinite Hiatus' 😅).

Agree with other comment: Life always comes first. Hopefully it eases up a bit so you can get back to your passion project -- but even you just knowing Where you want it to go is Huge. This also may give some new ideas from when you first started. You can only stay the Course~

LOL who doesn't like being SUCKER PUNCHED? XD What - will K STEP ON US next? 👀😂

No issue with angst here (already knew we weren't getting a kiss); sure you'll hurt us K-mancers so good~ Can't wait to give feedback when it comes out! <3

As Always: Thank you for all your hard work. That this is your fav chapter (isn't - *EVERY* new chapter your favorite? 🤣) makes me super Excite to read.

K-stan, All DAY, and while I know their route won't be 'fluffy' (LAWL), I'm actually still really pumped? I feel like many would be deterred by 'angst' -- but I'm, more than anything, Interested in how you made K's route engaging *DESPITE* that. And to see the PROGRESS. I *Love* progress; those - little moments that show you're Steadily wearing Grumpy down earning K's trust. lol
(I have a confident bounty hunter and I take so much joy in their: 😏😘 and K's: 🤨😒 'this Motherfu****....' XD

A K-romancer -- how Cultured~ ;) 💯 Come, let us HURT, together lol

Love this game. So exciting another episode's going to be out by the end of this month! Always happy to wait for the Absolute Stunning amount of 'WERK' you put into the plot, visuals -- and... honestly, everything else my ignorant, non-Dev behind doesn't know about. lol

Bless and hope you get lots of new patrons your way + good feedback~ ❤️

Oh - HAI I’m back! :D
And - WOW: Look at YOU, completing an Entire ACT! 🥳 I thought I’d wait until you got further along since it’s painful for me having to start over each time I play a game - esp once further in (Zero blame there -- I know you’re constantly updating your work and that’s incredibly important). Re-reading this from the beginning just made me appreciate + realize — your: poignant writing all over again. It really is so Breathtaking.... But -! on to thinky thoughts/comments!

…it’s Funny! I never noticed: when the tent explodes in the first part from the (DUM DUM DUUUM)Stalking Presence — the porcelain tea set shatters! And later on, Farah breaks it! Was this dream also telling the future since MC has that power? If so: WELL *DONE*. Very Clever~

Oh my Goodness - I LOVED meeting my mother - SO MUCH?? Like, that TALK at the end with the story and how she got — REALEST. And my MC - freaking the Fuzz out: Delicious. 10/10.
I really Adore complicated relationships with more (- seemingly)’nicer’ choices, so I chose being close to Moh-ver, and the underlying Tension there — even *IF* forgiven + how Phoebe clearly does not forgive *Herself* for who she had to sculpt her child to be to come back alive - - OOF~ Eating it with a SPOON. Your characters CONTINUE to be so friggin multifaceted and Spectacularly written/fleshed out. And that's - - Impressive, given there's so many (and many MORE) at this point. It makes me so excited to meet more ROs; but also to see this new country and their people in Act Dos.

(HOW???)You continue to be Amazing at - F-ing me All the way up with: Gory ass descriptions of my dead siblings whom I—CANNOT SAVE

I’m not mad at how it *Hits* — but - ow. OW, OKAY
Can I just love Aurora and the rest without my MC getting beaten to near-death? ...No? *le siiiigh* lol

I cried at Nour’s Death vision. You wrote that Phenomenally; truly - one of my fav scenes in the Act. I teared up and my throat Burned. Seeing my aloof, dignified MC baby (who - Cares so MUCH) — snap… be Called out by Luca, who *KNOWS* her…. Wow. Heavy. Heavy-gorgeous. And I can’t help but appreciate how you - -Let us craft this character that's so stunningly complex. So very.... human.

Like - GAAAWD - she’s so STRONG and IMPERIOUS AND - - SAAAD
(P.S. you're Evil for making us have to break a promise to Farah - AGAIN)But, we SAVED Nour -- and I LOVED that.

You probably don't remember, but I mentioned being suuuper interested in seeing how Kieran turns out, as I'd find a romance with them + Samira to be REALLY interesting, dynamic-wise. So, very much excited for this new act; Equally for the romance and plot. Honestly have no notes: Keep flowing~ You're doing Incredible work. ❤️

pfft - Hahaha I just thought you were busy or something -- but: Yes! Glad you caught it! I always do my best to comment on things I've experienced that are awesome~ ;)

LOL not - 'YEEEE, BLUSH, LET'S GO' 😆 Once again: I have to thank you for your ability to take feedback in efforts of making your game as inclusive as possible -- and being really proactive about it. Hope you never lose that. Gold star. 🌟
And - yes! You had nothing to fear at all with Inga; looking forward to seeing if I can make -- *Her* blush~ [insert Smerk here]

Okay, I thought fight was unavoidable/he was - ALWAYS playing with his food (asshat), but good to know for certain. Re: Evil path .....damn, Bart - that's Cold. Not the children. lol But honestly: While I like the idea of a game over/evil end, it just - doesn't fit who the MC is? Who - you've fashioned her to be. Like, why are so many years of protecting the children would she just -- give up like that? I guess you could go 'Ultimate self-preservation' route, but - - meh. Still: Do it for kicks. Someone will choose that option (and - I'd kinda like to see you Justify it 👀).

 I will wait patiently for other plot bunnies to be revealed and thank you, once more, for the delicious meal. ❤️ 🍽️ Good luck with chapter 4!!

That - GIF (ohmaiGOSH - The EARTH is FLOATING - my girl is PISSED - - AAAAAaaaaahhhhh 👏🏾💯😍) - - Okay, Okay. I just finished it. Commenting below to avoid the spoilers for others:











That - MOTHERF**-

Aaaargh -- I HATE that he's still ALIVE (esp after all MC lost with that - DBZ level finisher move...). And by MAGIC of all things, even though his Hypocrite behind wants to Curse it. Is HE a mage too?? Or does he just have some kind of magical protection that surpassed his amulet/armor? Because I thought the former and was like: PLOT TWIIISSSST.... (Also: Loved the line: "The kind of smile worn by men who have already decided how many people will die tonight.")

But - Gaaaaawd, seeing Baby Girl(TM) MC in Action - 🤤😭😤 I knew what was coming with the gif -- but it was All the more BADASS seeing it in-game. (I wonder: Is there a way you can avoid him attacking you at all with those 30 choices?) That: 'Surprise~' -- AaaaaAAAAaskaljnkla Also? I Adored the chess/round of questions with him -- as Pragmatic and Careful as my baby is, you can Tell she loves the thrill of evading capture in plain sight just as much~ And: Red being confirmed Royalty. I absolutely wasn't surprised/thought so ever since last chapter end -- but the Reason WHY he was kept alive still eludes me. With how Bloodthirsty new ruler and his cronies are, you'd think they'd want to end that line at the first opportunity.... so - why Not? And Red being esp Terrified of him makes me think he was: Main torturer....

As for Inga: she CUTE. I like that she makes my MC - 🤨 and 😏 in turns. There def seems to be some (DARK)Depth to her that she hides behind that smile and I really want to know her more (we got some catching up to do to get to Prisoner's level!). I didn't have any issues with their flirting! -- certainly nothing cringey. I'd have to see more of it in Action to give a proper assessment, but I liked how MC still kept her sass while showing interest. Inga currently comes off more like a playgirl, like she just flirts with pretty faces - and if that's true: She's gonna have the Hard Time with my MC. But I have a feeling her passion (saying she wouldn't give the satisfaction of screaming if burned alive) + dedication (swearing she'd protect the villagers) is what wins. If you'd ever like some perspective/feedback on them flirting, specifically, happy to help~
I will say, re: inclusion (and just plain - fact): I would change MC's blushing from that bright red to a darker tone of her skin, if you want to show it artistically. A person of her skin color doesn't flush red like those with lighter ones. You did a great job with describing her blushing though (i.e. as heat at her cheeks vs. 'pink/red tinge' )!

I know this was a Doozy for you, but it was such a great chapter and the TENSE + pacing was Fabulous! Worried for the kiddies and town with next chap (and also if I was sold out by a certain hunter...), but feel I'll get more Inga/Rebel times, so - 🤷🏾‍♀️ Bring it~

Had Such a Crazy Friday, completely forgot! I'mma play it right now. Definitely needed something to lift my spirits... <3

I want to be inclusive, but as a straight person, I found myself a bit challenged when writing a same-sex romance. :D <-- First of all: I appreciate the Hell out of this/you coming out and admitting so. Wish more devs had this kind of integrity. There's no Shame there! And, honestly, I think it's far more in our collective heads than it should be with all the societal B.S.: Flirting is just flirting. Sure - there can be some same-sex exclusive sprinkles, specifically how women flirt with women vs. men, what body parts are noticed -- but it's still just flirting. I feel like it relies, more, on the character's disposition and who they are, than solely their sexuality, if that makes sense. I assume if new RO was also into guys (and maybe she is!), she'd still be just as forward. So, I'd not even think of it as this big - 'THiNG'; just write two people vibing off each other and don't get too mired on 'sex'~
But, absolutely, will let you know if you did anything Horrendously 'cringey' (I'm sure you haven't lol) -- you did so well in The Neptune Diaries with Emer and Selena, I'm not even worried. Have faith in yourself!

This Friday?? SHUT THE FRONT DOOR

Incredibly proud of you: From what I saw -- 3 looked like a real pain in the tookus. BUT - YA MADE IT 🎉 Completely understand the RELIEF; sometimes, you just have those hard updates. Hopefully, ch 4 goes smoother for you.

• New RO introduction – Ingelore Rán. She has something to say 😉

And - I have Things to 'say' to her too~ 😏😎 Maybe even: Acts, if she plays her cards right. *wink wonk* haha

Seriously, though: Can't wait to - for Real Real meet. I've been so excited for this 2nd RO, I CANNOT EVEN

But mostly: I'm just happy to see awesome MC, again. I know no matter the difficult choices, betrayals and Shakespearean-level sheananigans, I'll love it all because she's. just. such. a friggin badass.

(P.S. - sorry on your tablet; it happens to all tech, eventually. At least it wasn't made completely useless/now a paperweight. I don't use Wacom myself (but a lot of my friends do), but hopefully they're more forgiving with 'old' tech future compatibility - i.e. NOT discontinuing products just to - FORCE YOU TO BUY MORE)

aaaaaAAAAAAaaaaaAAAhhh 😍😭

*pokes head in* Just - checking in. Hoping you're okay. We haven't heard from you in a while and (as you well know lol), I adore this game~

Keep fighting the Good Fight!! Sending love and good vibes! ❤️

Okay, okay, okay

(FIRST) - Thank you, again, for going Above and Beyond to help me recover/play my saves with this latest update. I was bereft and you - -Saved me from the pits of despair.

B: Oh my Good Golly Gee - Hannah's last scene was Phenom -- Exactly what I expected from the awesomely(naughty) open bae she is. I've always loved how Han rides the line of: ridic Cute, yet Sexy at the same time, and it Really was on display here. Also, just - adore making my babes' fantasies come true. 🙂‍↕️💯 I played through alll the options(duh), and they were All yum/equally hot. And I continue to love the consent + Communication during these scenes ('What would you like?' 'Would you like me to call you something?', remembering safe words, etc.) I also feel like your animations got smoother? They were looking Great in these scenes!!
But not gonna lie: My heart just aboot MELTED at the end when she got quiet with that '....come here.', and - taking off MC's glasses to *see* her (I wear glasses - so this hit esp Hard). And that: 'I love you.' ACK *clutches pearls* I swoon, with Hannah being such a LOUD(FUN) character, yet her love confession was so quiet and still. So much was in her eyes in that moment and I - not only felt like I Accomplished something Great, but also appreciated the ish out of it. Utter Gorgeousness, chekkin. 10/10

Looking forward to checking out librarian scenes  next, but - REALLY looking forward to Ashley's last scene. It feels fitting she's the last of the girls to get there; I actually really like that she's not into traditional labels/romance. (and while I'd love to be - - Anything with her, really - and earn that 'I love you', I'd be happy with whatever she's comfortable in giving. <3)

That was more me thinking out loud lol I'm aware you don't know the itch app.

So, I checked my files via app --  this is the basic setup:

I didn't really see anything 'save' related beyond 'save location'. If you could reconstruct my save, that would be amazing; I sent a friend request on discord. But even if I'd have to wait a year for everything to be done (and I'm mainly here for the main girls to be completed), I'd just take the loss and be patient.  I checked one of my other app games and saw that those saves were lost too/the game reverted to the beginning like YU did, so I'm pretty sure this was a 'itch app update' issue -- nothing else makes sense. Gonna contact them and see what's up there. Thanks again for all your help!

I'm on a Mac; I've always played this game via the app (it's usually just - easier on Macs in general to download that way), but this was my first time doing an update. Still: I've never had any issues with updating other games, hence me being so freakin Confused. The only thing I can think of... maybe because I didn't do the last update? (I wanted to wait for one of the main girls' content before diving back in) But - that would be stupid, if that's the reason....

I'll do some digging around tomorrow and see if I can uncover some save files or roll back the update or - SOMETHING; put my Millennial to the test. If all that fails - I mean: there's nothing I can do - I'll have to play it from the beginning. Which will really suck, but... I guess I'll just wait for you to be finished with the entire game and then do it. I couldn't bear this happening to me again. Thanks for caring, regardless - you're awesome.

.....okay. I'm freaking out. Officially.

I was so Excited. I just updated my YU on the itch app seeing you just released a new one (yay - Hannah!!) -- but, upon starting the game, all my saves are gone. No saves. Nada. I will CRY.... I maxed out everyone and put SO MUCH EFFORT into all the girls -- is my data lost? Will I have to start over from the beginning???

(Not blaming you, obviously this is an itch thing - but this has NEVER happened with just an update here - what in the World....)

(Love how everyone here is a STAR and - just mentioned your b-day, over -- anything progress-related. We have: NAILED THE ASSIGNMENT)
And now my turn: Happy, happy b-day!! I hope you had an excellent one, took a break, and that the good times keep rolling~

And that's completely fine; there's so many variations to how each reader actually - 'reads', there's no way you could 'appease' us all -- and that's not the point. As I wrote: what felt like that for me may not have for others; this was never a 'you should change this' request, just me sharing since you asked (which I do appreciate; I just hope you don't get too focused on this one bit vs. - rest of my thoughts/feels for C8). :)

'(You'll ride the dragon soon 😼)' -- 😮😲🤩 BET. Will hold you to that. ;)

I can replay to find the specific one, but I couldn't remember off the top of my head beyond it being a transition from one scene to the next. *EDIT* Added (but again: this is more subjective/matter of opinion than anything 'wrong'):


to this:


I remember feeling a bit confused on what was happening when I was just in the gardens with Vez. There was no mention of (unless I missed it): Them meeting at the tower, having a plan to do so, going somewhere afterward. Was it a surprise? It felt like I missed a conversation they may have had(?).

And:



to:


This one felt abrupt to me; I was so into the moment, and I think I expected something after my MC thinking 'You're so, so lost.', (it felt dreamy and pensive and weighted) - beyond - 'The next day!' I think I thought more introspection would follow.

Others may not have felt this at all, but I do hope it helps to at least know how I read/took it!

*Me - opening up chapter 8 (spill tea path) and seeing it's title like: OH BOI....* XD HERE WE GO, RI - HERE. WE. GO. 🤣
*THEN, me: opening chapter 8 (Traitors Edition) and seeing - - Dark Side RED, like - 🫣🤫🫡 RIIII hahaha

You were right: While there's a few similarities in the beginning, the two branches Def veer wildly in different directions to get to the same goal. Given how HUGE/BIG last chapter was, 8 is more a transition chapter. Not as BOOM BOOM, but - Necessary, all the same. It gives us (readers) a breather. To me, it honestly felt less plot focused (more: setting UP coming plot) and more... series of vignettes between MC and their chosen lover at this point. And here's where I scream talk about my Mains~

(I did Vez 1st last time, so we start with AZ) Ri - I don't know if it's the POWA era or if my MC is just feeling herself, now, picking Morana + Selene, but I am *Liking* -- nay - - LOVING C energy she's giving. And, suddenly - Azzie's the opposite(???) - so CUTE and awkward and bashful and - *gulp*. While my MC's all - 'hmmm... should I torture her, make her - Scream her secrets...~?' (GURL) 👀🔥 I don't know if this is specific variant from my choices, but: Did I snag: *Best* Timeline? SURE DID.
Azzie's big reveal made -- so much sense - but also came as a surprise. I loved seeing her demonic form (so purdy~) and I loved how my MC went after bae. What made me really fall for Az, was (their random, goofy hijinks, let's be real) how they never treated MC different. The fact they now have this Huge Empathy between them is - Beautiful as it is anxiety-inducing since they're now Official(TM) and my MC is 100% going to betray Team Royals. She and I BOTH know she's starting something only to end it. You TOLD ME this wouldn't break my route (👁️), and now knowing what we do on Az, they would have the Most understanding on Why MC chose what they chose - but - still not loving the prospects here, Ri....

Now - Vez(aka 'Domvereign'): Quite a lot of progress, relationship-wise, here! While Az had a bit more focus on plot/their internal/secrets, Vez's felt more about spending actual time with MC. I wanted to highlight a specific part I loved: 

‘You expect that this is something you’ll hear often, but you don’t feel upset over it. You knew what you were getting into, and you said as much to her. You weren’t lying.’ <— 10/10. Don’t know if all Vez-mancers think this, but I LOVE how Mature my MC is. This could - - Easily - - have been a Huge point of contention for the relationship, but it’s kinda Awesome you didn't go that route. I also, Fully, smiled into my hand - - 'waaaaah, I Love this gaaame' - with Vez "Come here" moment after MC told Vez whole truth(and was - Freaking the F out).

Adooooreeed flying to farms/lake scene. It felt like I finally got to see a part of Vez Vez I never was allowed back in le Kingdom? Wings bit was yum (My MC: 'I wanna ride a Dwagon!' -  'I wanna - ride a Dwagon~ 😏 Let us RIDE the DRAGON, RI) I loved how they talked, how there's still... this sense of: 'can't tell you Everything' between them -- mixed with my MC's distrust on Vez/her circle. But there's also so much YEARNING; my God - those two are Obsceeeene. For some reason, I thought Az's route would be more Vez (going slow) and Vez's would be Az (BEHAVE) -- but am I Complaining?? Not a peep. My po' MC's bout to explode, and - oof~ I can't wait to see Vez make good on those threats for. Science.....
As a (small) critique: I will say some of the parts in Vez's route felt a little - clipped + abrupt. Like there was meant to be a bit more transition between pages. Nothing crazy terrible; just me thinking: 'whoa - did I miss something?'

Great chap chap, as always, m'dear. I feel things will get REAL in both branches with 9 (Here we go, Again~) Can't wait. :D

Just waiting to buy the last chap at the beginning of March (so I don't waste a month/i.e. only get 4 days before being charged again be Patreon 🙃).

I hope you feel so extremely proud of yourself for completing this. It always came off as this little side project you were having fun with while you worked on your other games, but I feel like it's - so Come into it's own now, it's right up there in the BIG LEAGUES with the others. I personally love PM so much (was rapt the moment I took a chance on the first chapter) and can't Wait to see the other seasons~

Thank you for the journey (will scream at you later after finishing it ;)) 💜

🥹🥳❤️‍🔥

I'm prepared physically and mentally (but not emotionally) LOL
Hopefully you've been getting good feedback from all the early readers!! ❤️

One more day!!! One more daaaay!!! :D

Soon, my Queen (Elora - DUH) - SOON....

I'm actually so Excited to play the whole romance through again once the whole game comes out--it's *That* good. And I can't wait to see your new additions! Great job as always and: FINISH STRONK 💪🏾💛

….you scare me when you use that ‘👀’.

God; how will you - Break us THIS TIME, Ri…. 🤣

Being a beta tester myself - - Blessings to all the Brave betas testing this chapter. Your deaths  sacrifices will not be in vain. 😬😂

Great job getting it done!! Super excite to see the different branches after BIG CHOICE last chappie.

Ahahahahahaha *offers virtual hugs*

Such is the Creative Process(TM) -- you KNOW that! Nothing ever goes as planned. What matters is that you get the Result the delays make *Better*. I think it's a good idea to not put pressure on yourself by giving dates if that's not working for you; just giving rough percentages of progress in the different areas is more than enough for me. Still so excited for this chapter(and my fav Badass MC~)

Happy New Year and be Kind to yourself! 🥂

DOOOO EEEEET (I won’t even charge you a dollar each time you do ;)) 😆❤️

New poster is a BANGER. (Honestly, loved original as well -- but this one feels like we're on Season 2 after first season set things up~) I also can't wait to know a certain Featured someone so much better.... 😏

More than anything: I hope you don't let yourself get too frustrated with your own progress. 'Perfection is the enemy of greatness'; I get wanting to put something out you see as worthy, but don't get so stuck in your own head that it paralyzes you. You're an amazing writer/artist and you've done fabulous with what you've built thus far. You've got this! ❤️

Aw snap!! Just saw 8 was out! And when I sorely needed a pick-me-up -- Bless and Bless~

Thank you for your hard work and can't wait to read (and - mayhaps - get a kiss/apology) ❤️

Honestly, 2025 has been such a crapshoot (in so many freakin ways), that I'm merely impressed you've taken the time to keep us updated. Life is life and there's no pause. You have to do what you have to do until things eventually turn around--and they will. I'm very sorry to see hardware disappointments, job losses and additional stresses put on your plate; I only hope seeing people still rooting for you (esp for something as rare as the content you're providing with such fabulously faceted/diverse characters) gives you a bit of needed dopamine along the way.

Thank you for the considerate update and take care of yourself. ❤️

Was so incredibly surprised to find a game like this even existed. (As mentioned)There's way too little out there where you can be a fem MC pursuing (serious)female ROs -- let alone games where you get multiple options, all of them being wholesome as fwa. Scarlett was my fav, but I genuinely enjoyed all the girls and their chemistry with each other + their various identities/journeys. Bravo making a space for them that felt so damn comfortable and safe to experiment in -- and it DIDN'T feel like fan service/ick. (The parties were the freakin Beeest 💯) Even the side chars were interesting/charming~

I salute you, m'dear. Cheering you on all the way: Way to be the change you wanna see!! ❤️‍🔥

Glad to see smiles were mutual then~ And don't think I forgot you were sick through writing 7; really hope you're patting yourself on the back. ❤️

Something I forgot to mention about Among Us angst branch: THANK YOU for giving MCs so many options on WHY they chose it. I mean: I love pulling out my evil cackle as much as the next girl, but I so, so appreciated the very valid reasons MC would go for it. There was such vindication in: 'I've always been powerless -- why NOT know more than survive -- just once?' Yum~

Ri -- you continue to leave me stupid Impressed with the extent of your plot. The scene with MC's mom; the Oracle reveal; the Selene expansion!! Had me literally smiling and shaking my head in awe because I saw all your lil plot points making beautiful lines from earlier chaps to get here. Bet that was a great feeling for you~ 👏🏾

Always had the feeling this was going to be a heavy story (just let my bb MC be haaa-peeeeee 😭😂) -- but that BRANCH, Ri. The BRANCH. And oc, I have to commit to BOTH for science. I was too weak to do, what I call 'POWA route' on my Vez roll (doesn't MC have *Enough* to deal with?), but - - DARN YOU - - I done did it with Azaria. Still hurts; but kinda... feels fitting since they both have the huge secrets? Like, I feel you'll hurt me so good with those two... And Az may even surprise me.... (Look: rivalmance. It'd be hot.) But out of all the ROs, I feel they'll be the one most able to catch MC on their lies + having to hide/play the game with such a skilled opponent (while falling in looove) really excites me.

As for romanticals: Vez won this round for me. I am liking - nay, loving - the peeks of 'Domvereign' coming out. (and my MC poking it with the Biggest stick~) Can't wait to see what else they're starved for besides kisses~ 😏 While I was weak on branch, I did have my MC be distrustful for (more)angst; wouldn't it be interesting if Ves (or posse) DID arrange poisoning MC. 👀

Az on the other hand was a surprise(not bad). Admittedly, didn't go down the way I thought it would: them being in this limbo on what they are. I think this was the least tease-y I've seen Az -- which made me think they were really affected by MC's poisoning. Mayhaps they're also scared? It's like even Az had to figure out what to be in the wake of how much MC means to them. Loved: 'playing with fire' line on their stats, btw -- oh, AZ - you have NO IDEA...~

'FED', you say? 👀👀 We love some romantic path yum yums~

Can't wait to dig in later -- so excited to see what you came up with after the last chapter! Thank you, as always for your awesome hard work (also: love you betas -- know what that's like lol ❤️)