Of course! I love seeing number go up lol. And I am definitely seriously tired too. If I had to rate my tiredness, I would give it a 5/5 for seriousness. Also, sometimes the obvious solution is the best solution. I don't think that message even breaks the immersion. I doubt a player would ever think "Oh this game is so not immersive because it is teaching me how to play it by telling me to press 2 in a way that breaks the fourth wall."
Again, great job on your submission! It was definitely a challenge making a game but I'm sure glad I made one and I hope you are too! :)