Hello ! Thank you so much for the kind words, they are much needed and appreciated ♥ I'm sorry for the late answer, I'm not too often on my computer these days but you can always reach to me via Discord and I'll answer as soon as I can ✿ (though it might take some time since I'm not too often on Discord either)
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Hello, thank you for coming back and check on the progress ✿
We unfortunately don't have a lot to update you on since last time, but we still are making a few progress. Slowly (as the writer and myself need to regularly fight back life and its trials, haha...), but surely ! Cirro the writter should be able to make some more progress before the end of summer, if all goes well.
Thank you again for your patience and support ! It means a lot to me and the rest of the team ♡
Hello ! Thank you for the kind words and support over the years, it really means a lot to me ❤✦
As for the development progress, it's unfortunately slowed down a lot due to personal/irl issues and worries, but it's still going on.
Initial release date was for the end of 2025, but...it's most likely not happening anymore. New estimated release date is hopefully sometimes around mid-2026 though I sadly can't make any promises on that.
The good news is that I'm able to work a bit more consistently on the remake these past few days and I'm posting progress from time to time on my bluesky account so you might have more chances to stumble into updates over there ~
Thank you again for reaching out, and don't hesitate to ask me anything if you have more questions ✿
Thank you so so much for the kind words, it genuinely made me teary (in a good way, don't worry !). Knowing that there are people like yourself loving the OG and being so patient with me and my workflow means so much to me ♡ I'm getting there, very slowly but surely, and hopefully the remake/revamp will not disappoint. At least I'm doing my best, whenever I can, and kind comments and cheering like yours always keep me motivated. Thank you❤✦
I'm so sorry for the late answer, I didn't see your comment earlier ;-;
Thank you for loving Ikki and the game so far (well, at the time you wrote your comment haha). I admit the game is a bit on the longer side, but please take your time and don't feel pressured to even finish it if you don't feel like it. It's totally okay ✿
Sorry for the late answer and thank you so much for the kinds words ! I'm actually happy that Toshio became an inside joke of yours and your friends haha x)
The remake/revamp is going really slowly these past few months unfortunately (due to several worries in my personal life) so I'm mostly working on it when I have the time or motivation, but it will be released eventually ! Through the year of 2026, hopefully...
Thank you again for your enthusiasm and support, it really made my day ♡
Hello ! Thank you for loving the OG game so far, it really means a lot to me ❤
Though the remake won't have a lot of difference in Ikki's, Toshio's and Yuta's stories, there will be a bit more lore on Ryu's and Kenji's, as well as a good revamped chunk for Haru's route so hopefully you'll still like them in the remake ~
As for a Steam version...unfortunately not, as I can't afford to pay 100$ for each free game I want to release. Thus, the remake will be only available on itchio for now✿
Thank you so so much for all the kind words, I appreciate it a lot and it really warms my heart ! ♡
For Aya's name, I am not planning on having a changeable name for her, but I do plan to have some other games in the future which you will be able to change the name of the MC (I do already have 2 or 3 projects already with renable MCs, if ever you are curious about it) ~
And as for an android version, unfortunately it isn't my priority, but I'd like to make the remake and my future games playable on browser if possible, which might be an okay alternative to an android version ? I'll see what I can do about it
Good luck for any projects you might try on your own as well ! Ren'Py (the software I'm using for Fujiwara) is really beginner friendly and it is rather easy to make a decent project with all the tutorial and resources you will find, even if you have 0 to few programming skills✿✧
Sorry for tha late answer ! Thank you so much for the kind words, it really means a lot to me and makes my day✿
And don't worry, even though there was backlash I don't plan on deleting the OG, as it really is dear to my heart and a "relic" of the past. A bit like a souvenir you don't want to throw away as it holds a special place in you (my) heart. I don't consider it like a failure, but a precious memory which makes me reflect on what went wrong and how I can try to do better next time❤
Thank you for all the kind words (and sorry for tha late answer, haha). I'm so happy you love the game this much, and don't you worry as Haru should still have long hair at some point by the players choice ~
In his new route, Haru will have a good amount of hair style so hopefully there will be one that you'll love or appreciate ✿
Hello ~
Thank you so much for loving the game/demo so far ! I don't post a lot about CoF unless we have important info about the progress (next one will be at the end of December this year) but I do post small ones here and there on my twitter account. Here is the link, although you might find more update on my other projects as I'm mostly working on it while waiting for CoF's writer to send her work my way✿
Sorry again for the lack of news, but hopefully it will be more frequent in the following months✦
https://x.com/mbvn_
You aren't dumb at all, for that the french version isn't in the demo anymore (but it will be in the final release !) and that it's my mistake for forgeting to remove the information...
As for Fujiwara Bittersweet, I haven't took care of the translation yet and still debating if I will ^^"
Sorry for the inconvenience !