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Hi, Memo! How are you? I hope you’re doing very well (^_^)💛

I’ve interacted with this page a few times before, talking about the game and with other players, but this time I’d really love to ask you a few questions about your work! ♡

I have to admit I was (and still am) a little nervous and embarrassed about posting this here, lol! But I gathered the courage to do it because you always make it very clear that you enjoy interacting with your fans :)

So, here are my questions: ヽ(o´3`o)ノ

1- Is there any chance of a polyamorous relationship involving three characters happening in one of the routes?

2- Is there any chance that the game’s story will explore sexuality a little more? (Such as Ellis’s scene when you fight back, and Benjamin’s scene when you tease him.)

3- Is there any particular meaning behind the names Ellis and Benjamin? Or did you choose them simply because you liked how they sounded?

4- Have you ever considered having some scenes (especially the more important ones) fully voiced?

5- What has the process of being a visual novel creator been like for you? (Your difficulties, achievements, etc.) (^з^)-☆ Your writing is wonderful, and I’ve always wondered what your creative process is like!

6- Would you feel comfortable with fans creating accounts dedicated to Dark Parts, where they could post edits, opinions, theories, analyses, and other kinds of fan content about the game? I’ve actually already had some ideas for short slide-style videos I could make, such as a video about why Benjamin is scary because he feels so real, or fun-fact videos about the characters, like their heights and other little details. Dark Parts has genuinely become my favorite visual novel, and despite how incredible the game is, I don’t see that many people talking about it yet. I’ve been thinking about creating an account like that myself, but I wanted to ask for your permission first. Of course, I’d completely respect any boundaries or guidelines you might have regarding fan accounts and fan content! ♡

That’s all, Memo! I apologize in advance if I said anything inappropriate or asked too many questions <3 :’) I just want to make it clear that none of these questions are meant to pressure you in any way. Please only answer whatever you feel comfortable answering, or don’t answer at all, lol! And even though many people have been talking about wanting updates (myself included, hehe), I hope you’ll always remember that you’re human too and that you deserve to take a proper break whenever you feel tired. <3

FRIENDLY NOTICE: English is not my native language, so i apologize in advance if anything is grammatically incorrect. If you notice any error, please be patient (ToT) ♡

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Hi Oliver! Thank you for these thoughtful questions, it is an honor! I want to make sure my answers are thoughtful, too, so let me think these over, and reply to you soon! Just wanted to let you know I saw & received them so you weren't wondering! Talk to you soon!!

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Hi Oliver!! Thank you SOOO much for your patience! Here are the answers to your questions:

  1. There isn’t a polyamorous route atm. I did consider it but felt Benji would be wayyy too jealous & possessive of player to be in a meaningful poly relationship w/ anyone. I do have a very rough outline of a possible ending with all 3 but I don’t think it fits the definition of what people might consider a polyamorous dynamic.
  2. Act 3 will explore more suggestive themes, however they will be ambiguous, non-explicit, and fade to black to allow players to have their own interpretations.
  3. Ellis’s name is in honor of Emily Bronte’s pen name, Ellis Bell. Benji was a dog that solved problems in an old TV show, and I thought it’d be fitting hehe, but I wanted it to be more of a nickname, so Benjamin was chosen for his full name.
  4. Omg I would LOVE to have voiced characters but I don’t have the budget for that. I’ve seen people do fandubs of games they like, so I’m totally open if anyone wants to do that for their own content.
  5. It’s been a lot of trial & error. Learning how to code and feeling limited is the hardest part. A lot of times, what I originally envision can’t work due to my lack of skill, so it’s a lot of workarounds and problem solving. As for writing process, I write the whole story almost like a screenplay with transitions, sounds, images, etc, then add to the script, figure out code, do several test runs and edit as needed. Sometimes what you write & code feels different when you see it in game, and I like to edit as I go.
  6. YES! That's totally cool with me! I am a HUGE supporter of fan content. I don’t have any guidelines about this yet but obviously as long as the content is not intentionally trying to harm anyone. But I'm open to learning as we go and always happy to have convos about it!

 I really enjoyed answering your questions, and THANK YOU for being so kind and considerate! I’m in the final testing stages of act 3 to work out any bugs....tho I’m sure some will still get through lol. And if you have any more questions you are always welcome to ask anytime!

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Hi again, Memo! Sorry for the delay in replying; things have been pretty crazy in my life lately, lol. I’m so happy you enjoyed answering my questions—it means the world to me. 💛 Thanks for the thoughtful and detailed answers; I loved reading every single one of them and feel truly honored to be able to talk to you! (〃´ー`人´ー`〃) I’m going to start working on a fan account. I’m not sure which social media platform yet, but I’m definitely going to do it! I want a little corner to dedicate my time to Dark Parts. <3 Thanks for sharing a bit about your feelings throughout this journey as a developer, too. I’m flattered. :) As soon as I create the account, I’ll let you know and show it to you here!!!! I’m SO excited to hear that you’re already in the final testing phase! I am absolutely dying—going crazy—to play Act 3! I hope the release date gets announced soon. ♡ Thanks for everything again; I could spend hours just saying thank you! I hope you have a great day. ☀️!