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My name is NiiChan, and I am the developer behind the game titled "My Bully is My Lover." I am reaching out to seek your assistance with a couple of issues that have come to my attention and are affecting our players' experience on your platform.

Firstly, it has come to my notice that "My Bully is My Lover" is not appearing in the itch.io search results. This issue has persisted since I published the game, and despite efforts to troubleshoot on my end (such as checking for any settings that might prevent the game from appearing in search results), the problem remains unresolved. This invisibility in search results is significantly impacting the game's visibility and accessibility to potential players, which in turn affects our community growth and engagement.

Additionally, I have received multiple complaints from users who have encountered difficulties when attempting to access the game, further compounding the urgency of the situation. These user reports vary but generally pertain to issues with locating the game on itch.io, which appears to be directly related to the aforementioned search result problem.

Given the circumstances, I kindly request your assistance in investigating and resolving these issues at your earliest convenience. Ensuring that "My Bully is My Lover" is appropriately indexed and appears in search results is crucial for our continued success on your esteemed platform. Furthermore, addressing the concerns raised by our players is of utmost importance to us, and we are eager to work together with the itch.io team to improve their experience.

Should you require any additional information or specific details regarding the game or the issues reported, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am more than willing to provide whatever is necessary to expedite a resolution.

Warm regards!

Game link: https://niichan029.itch.io/my-bully-is-my-lover

Profile link: https://niichan029.itch.io/

Additional notes: My game shows up just fine in category search.

It has been a while since I've been active here due to my health issues. I will do my best to stay active from now on, so I will back track some of the comments and answer as much as possible. SOON.

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in our visual novel game. I'd like to clarify a few important points regarding how our game is distributed and supported.

Firstly, our game is available for free on Itch.io. This platform is used solely for the promotion and distribution of the game itself, and the game is not sold there. Instead, we offer it under a 'pay what you want' model, which means you can download it for free or choose to support us with a donation if you wish.

Regarding the update you mentioned, it's important to note that we provide early access to certain content as a special perk for our supporters on Patreon. If you are referring to this early access content, it is exclusively available to our Patreon supporters as a token of appreciation for their financial support. This content is not included in the free version available on Itch.io.

If you're interested in supporting our project and gaining access to early content, you're welcome to join our Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/NiiChan029. Your support on Patreon not only gives you early access to special updates but also helps us continue developing and improving the game.

In summary:

• The game is free on Itch.io, with an optional 'donate what you want' model.
• Special early access content is available exclusively for our Patreon supporters.
• To join our Patreon and support the project, please visit https://www.patreon.com/NiiChan029.

Please be guided accordingly, and we appreciate your interest and hope this clarifies the situation.

Best regards,
NiiChan Prod.

Hello everyone!

I hope you've all been well during my absence. As you might remember, I had to take a break due to a health issue involving a perianal abscess. It was a tough decision for me, but I knew I had to prioritize my health and recovery. I'm delighted to share some great news with you all - I'm back on my feet and returning to work tomorrow!

The antibiotics worked wonders, and thankfully, surgery wasn't necessary. After several days of rest and medication, my doctor has given me the all-clear to resume my normal activities. I cannot express how grateful I am for your support, understanding, and well wishes during this challenging time. Your positive energy has undoubtedly played a significant role in my speedy recovery.

Now that I'm back, I'm more eager than ever to dive back into development. There's still much to be done, including wallpapers, in-game renders, and various other tasks. I'm excited to pick up where I left off and continue working on our projects with renewed energy and focus.

I want to thank you all once again for your patience and support.

Take care, and see you all in the development trenches!

You can use your saves from the start of Episode 4. But I recommend playing from the start to see the lore changes. I edited the post, please check it out.

Chapter 1 - Episode 2 Teasers:

This is a perfect year-ender for me. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment.

I really appreciate the lovely feedback! Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the update.

Sorry for the late reply. I went down as soon as I finished my side works. Itch couldn't allow direct downloads of more than 4gb.  They offered me another solution, but I'm still trying to figure it out, and it might take some time as I'm about to start LCC's development.

If you have an older version installed, please copy your save files somewhere, uninstall the old version, then install the new one. Lastly, just place your save files back.

Oh, I won't start it anytime soon, don't worry. That was just a teaser. But it's guaranteed to come out in the future.

And you are very welcome! 

Thank you for such kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the update!

Try these:
Win: https://mega.nz/file/koJV3ZqJ#skiq-VUlLoR6fnD2r5hm4PmWBcNg2JqMpUGKmiE_kow

MAC: https://mega.nz/file/k8Q12ZKJ#GfMlbkYUtDALu7bSgKDQX7EVo_36ahsIyDiL08L5ltI

Android: https://mega.nz/file/844FhYga#Pa8GxQtUir1Y-H-2VxCiCd_cz-NG3bF13q2uauKCbiE

Tomorrow will be the public release. One more day!

Just Emma's ending for now. After that, the game ends. Then we're back to the main story line. Also, this might be the first and last solo ending, as I want to focus on the harem route till the game is completed.  I might go back if the solo ending demands are high.

People voted for a 3-1 release schedule, with MBML being the priority.

Thanks for the beautiful feedback, 6yuu. And yes, the game is borderline kinetic. But while the game runs, some choices will affect your journey later.

I suggest you play and know what is going on before you speak. 

very soon. :)

I can't say anything about the Solo endings, But the game is fully harem focused, yes.

Snowflake Dreams - Emma's Solo Ending Teaser

Yes, it includes all the previous updates.

Thank you, chillbrownie! That means a lot.

Yes, that is him.

Just honey select 2 things. 😅

No. XD

I'm happy to know you loved it. Part 2 is coming soon!

I don't think Freya has a scene in ep7.  It might be in ep6. 

Thanks! Part 2 is extremely short, but it's still gonna be worth it. 😋

Tempting. 😆

You loving the game is already enough support to boost my morale. Thanks for playing the game! 

I don't see any bugs related to her route. You may have missed something.

In the 4th scene - just choose the other swimsuit. There's no difference in the outcome of the story.