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I think what you said could be what happened; it's just his coping mechanism (I remember he even mentioned going to a therapist and even took medicine, so yeah, it's that bad).
And about the voice, if I remember it correctly, he did start to accept the truth, and that voice is like a small intrusive side of him that wants to take revenge for what happened to Alex, but who knows, it could be one of those ominous characters we didn't meet yet.

ngl, but it's safe to open the can of worms in the middle of the common room, lol, where there could be cameras with mics 24/7, and they didn't talk quietly either. 

That is somewhat still acceptable cuz some MCs in others are kinda the same 💀 but yeah.

Yeah, I also didn't notice it at first, but after replaying the whole route, it started to make sense in D12

It's a bit messy and has many inconsistencies since I originally wrote it just for myself. I'm also not sure the dev team would appreciate it since it basically spoils the entire plot of the game.

The fact that I have a personal page with a 36k-word summary of this VN—covering all routes, choices, episodes, glitches, and endings—is insane 💀 Mainly cuz I keep forgetting what happens every time a new update comes out and I have to re-read this from D1 💀 This VN better hurry up and give me the HE with Lars, cuz I’m getting old and cranky.

SPOILER:

I get what you mean, but I think the writer did that on purpose to show another side of him.

He like that cuz he's drunk—some ppl's personality can flip 180 when they drink.

Also, D12 is actually important. Even though it looks like a fun date, it's literally him opening up about a part of himself to MC—how he used to do "dirty work" just to survive since he was homeless, jobless, and falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit (Lars Ep).

At the beginning, he was alr ashamed in front of MC, like when he camped on someone else's property or volunteered just to get free meals.  That's why MC learning more abt him in D12 is like opening a can of worms for him.

So after the date in D12, being in a vulnerable state, you can see how he tries to act normal—awkward and "out of place"—cuz he still working on accepting that past, and he's also afraid that MC might hate him for it. That's also why, if you didn't gain enough points, he will not invite you on a date.

But all of this is just my speculation, so take it however you like.

Ahh I see, thats a bit sad cuz I really some of the not romanceable (current build), would've been fun to know them more 😅 But totally understand, I'm excited to see how the future updates turn out, keep up the great work 💗

Gahh, this is so good. Some parts of the story are a bit weird, but overall, it's still so good and well developed, the mini games and puzzles, like hello, that's really nice.

Do you plan to have extra stories for some side characters with MC, like an alternative "what-if" with CGs? Some side characters are so good-looking (like Ali and Ryder), and it's a bit sad not to have a chance with them.

yeah, every aspect of this game is kinda half-baked, wish it could be better

Excellent VN, with a lot going on, so the story does feel a bit fast-paced, but it feels natural enough. The VN does care for small details, and as a new VN, you're doing very good so far. Can't wait to see how the story unfolds in the future.

You can support their other games, if you want to play for the CGs, it has a handful of variety. IMO, their writing somewhat focus on the CGs more than the plot itself, so just a heads up.

If you want to support them, then go for it; just be aware that the writing is not the best, imo.

I'm 50/50 about whether this is an actual try-hard or just an overcomplicated vn (I'm not said the vn is bad, just confused).

You can see how detailed and important the choices are, but it kind of lacks guidance, clues, or indicators, so I don't know if what I choose is "right or wrong." Some parts of the story just "stuck", so ofc I have to try different choices, which also have different outcomes, I'm just more confused atp 💀. 
Until I search the internet for a guide, lol. 

I'm curious about cgs too, did it planned to be like a bonus what-if scenarios for the main story, or it's like a route for each character? cuz the choices are way to specific and cg with the same character even have conflicts choices.
I spent 45 save pages, tried to unlock all cgs, only to realize cg4 in v1.5 has a 3-day limit and insane conditions to unlock the full cg or you just get a tease of it 💀 (After trying to unlock for a few hrs, I give up and sappy with half of the scene lol).

It's still an ongoing vn, so I'm not mentioning the plot much. But it's good. The battle system and character designs are nice too. So, after play as long as possible, I can said it's def a unique vn and you should try it too cuz why not lol.

Pls read b4 you spend money, and hope you got a good playing cuz I didn't 💀 I did some reviews check and they have somewhat the same opinions too.

If you play for the stories - The climax is so badly written that I (an easy reader) can't even digest it, the "villain" in this is just a pitiful toxic guy that can't accept something minor happened yrs ago.  And the writer makes sure this "villain" doesn't get any consequences for what he has done. (Imagine like after someone 💀 you, realize they 💀the innocent one, and just go *oopise* and move on like nothing happened).

If you play to collect cgs - It's not worth it, cuz it only have 6 scenes, each scene only have 1 pose and very short paragraph to describe it.
There is one scene that kinda hard to find so you need multiple saves within max 10 pages.  If you desperate, it's better and more time saving if you search online rather playing it. 
(I got triggered while reading one of the scenes because of how badly written it is lol)

If you play to spend time/dating with hot characters - That's the saddest part, cuz this is a detective focus game (like Ace Attorney), not a dating game. That means you get to talk to all of them, to just gather information for debate, not actual dating. One character, that you might like him, has already had a bf and been hypnotized, so just a heads up lol.  And yes, main character will still be single after "good /best" ending.

If you want to know all the endings - Heads up that none of the endings, the "villain" will face consequences for what he has done. Bad ending, one person will escape (and get mind-erasing, so they can't save the others 💀) while the others will be trapped in the island for the rest of their lives and they live like in a tribal and have kids together 💀💀💀. "Good/Best" ending, the group did escape, but either they still got sabotaged their career or they became friend with the "villain" (crazy af). 

This is a very good VN, it's def a bit short, kinda wish there is some more stories to spend more time with the characters. I did manage to finish all route and I def like Remus the most. Other than that, the animate, music, cgs, etc. is very good. A friendly one if you want to start reading FVN.

Sho's lust expression in the bed scene is terrifying, but if you add a sudden zoom-in on the sprites with that face, it definitely makes a jumpscare to the scene 🤫
I don't know what Sho going to do after all that cuz I feel like everything goes against him at this point 😓 (If you choose all bad choices in the bad path)

Torulf spoiler alert:

After doing all three endings, I can see how a red-flag Tordork is and fascinated by how he can subtly control both Arvo and Lake without trying much.

It's a bit sad to see how he always chases to that "highest" point in every aspect of his life (jobs, places, emotions,...), always talks about traveling to places to feel better than everyone else, and he will run away when things get hard, serious or just bored.

These things also affect Arvo and Lake, like they feel they aren't good enough for him. Playing as Arvo just feel like a teenage boy in the community finally being loved by someone, especially someone older but not worked out.  (I relate sm, but I'm glad that I'm over that phase now, lol).

Long story short, if I really think about it, Tordork is maybe about 50% of a bad person (lol), but actions have been made, so he's still a jerk anyways.

I hoped Arvo and Lake team up to start a revenge arc against Tordork. And I think the best outcome after D5 is just him being guilty and apologizing, but let's wait and see.

One thing that remains inside my head after Ch17 is Canto is a DILF 💀

SPOILER LARS EP2




Just playing Lars Ep2 (current L-D9) and now I feel like the Lars route is all fake now 😔And the thing abt Gil too 😭 And the main screen + song after playing it 😭 devastated

*BIG BIG SPOILER*














From the title "Broken Harbours", and after playing the game, I think Devon and Rune are like the right person wrong time kind of situation, which leads to "more than friends, but not lover". Even though they spend time with each other and even do "the thing", their loneliness is still there, or I think at least it is for Rune.

After the shower, Rune decides to go home, even though Devon suggests staying with him for the night. The story does not explain about Rune much in the end so idk.

For Devon, looks like he is finding some peace with his past, and he gonna accept of what will happen between him and Rune, good or bad because it's just another page of his life.

"No ship can moor at broken harbours", this describes what happens to the both of them rn, they are not ready for a LTR yet.

Also, a daffodil means hope, but giving someone a single daffodil also means misfortune. (idk if it means anything but I'm just putting it out there)

One question is, after this story, do they actually do "the thing" more than once or is it just a one time? 🤔 (before the DC ofc)

Gran D2 is just what I need for the long waiting 😭😭 my heart has been fulfilled 😭😭😭😭

IMMEDIATELY NO 💀 the new icon makes Walter look like an unserious douchebag imo,  he is supposed to look innocent and naive (if I'm correct) and the other is something... The art style def not fit with this game at all. Hoping there will be options to change it back or I will need some time to adjust to this "new" Walter.

And about the story's progress issue, ig they try to make the story as well-rounded and details as possible (also this is a multiple-choice VN), so it def takes a longer time to write, which is okay because I prefer that than linear story and I can still live at least 30+ yrs so I think I'm fine with that. 💀

Really glad that this VN is back on track and getting all the attention it deserves *proud parent noises*. The extras are really spicy. Keep up the good work.

#BaldGran😔

maybe he is next? but don't get high hope he will look good though 🥴

I'm sorry 💀

Yeah, I also believe Gil and Walter didn't do that too, but if they do...😬, that's just wrong imo and this is still an unfinished VN so who knows what the writers will do next 🙂. That's why I have to prepare myself for every situation that could happen for the next update.

ngl but I half blame Edgar for this, he has a FAMILY already but still acts like he is single, he even jokes abt ''what if his wife agrees to this'' and I like wtf? And Gil was not innocent either, but he kept it professional at the start and somehow failed at the end LOL. If Gil has an affair with Edgar and now he tries to have a relationship with Edgar's SON, aka Walter, that's the NEXT LEVEL of disgusting (ABSOLUTELY JAILLL). And look like this VN, 2/8 dads become a wh*re now. 🙂

Reading comments makes me feel stupid cuz I didn't know any small details in the story 😭 even though I read almost all of the routes

spoiler ig?

I think it's time for the MC to grow up in Strandbard, skip a month or two for him to be more "mature".  I like how someone finally talks some sense into him now

Yeah, DD vibes def add ✨spice✨ to the VN and I will try to stick one path more, but seeing how one choice can change some parts in the story is so cool

You should do Mark's back story cuz you will know what's happening in the story (after you finish Mark's route ofc)

First time I finish all the routes and it's so good (took me months though lol), this game is so well-made, the story is easy to follow and enough for you to play more, sometimes have that Doki Doki vibes and you can kinda "talk" to the narrator (really enjoy those) 

So far, I like Lars (the little things he does and said are subtle but so cute) and Tora

This game has so many choices that make me overwhelm sometimes (not a bad thing ofc) cuz I somehow got used to linear VNs lol 

I should have know when he talk like that, but I'm not that surprised tbh. And that mean, we will be on a new chapter, meet new ppl , new scenes and a new partner 😏 (hoping for a strong tiger 🙏). Sorry Ranok but we have to separate for while

I mean everything could happen; you just don't see it irl yet 🤔

To me, I actually enjoy the tennis match (when it has an indicator of what is going on) cuz it gives meaning to the name game "Tennis Ace", it's like a break from all the drama you have been through and it shows that how good Yuu is, not just by words. But when it does not have an indicator, I just fast read till the end cuz idk what happen.

I notice that the journey to the route select is kinda long (no complaint abt it), but it could mean the story will be longer?

Yuu has a backstory in other routes? (Like there is a part abt his past?) Cuz in Sho route, I don't see much of it. Other VNs I read are still in progress so I can judge abt it (some did mention lil bit, other is still expanding) and it is usually put somewhere at the end of the story, weird 🤔

he have a delay

Totally agree!
Same, more spoilers lol


















lmao, sr but to me, that sounds like Yuu just like a goal for Sho to achieve, when he achieves it he moves on to the next one. And wow, the drama in Jun route is smth, def try that when I have a chance.

I agree with you, doing the same to Yuu doesn't make things better, someone has to break the circle. Even though Sho said that he can't "read" what Yuu thinks anymore (like tf?? you now have a chance and you not even trying)

ngl, there is still a list long of how wrong Shoichi is, but I'm not going to talk abt that cuz ✨everybody makes mistakes✨ and the story is still in progress

It's emotionally drained to read but ig that means the writer is on the right path, right?

*Spoiler*

Ikr! Now I think of it, what really make me frustrated (only play Shoichi rn) 

is how hard to make them to open and explain more. 

He act likes Yuu is the stranger (I think bc Yuu did that to everyone for 3yrs and now they do the same to him??) even though they are childhood friend and even a couple 🙃

Only when Yuu pushed him to his limits, then he open up more 😃

(I feels so wrong and guilty when choose the choice cuz I would never be like that irl and how they react back is crazy, but I want to know what's going on. And that's when I stop playing)

Def love the game but handle these ppl are so emotional draning BUT again I still want to try the other two route 😔