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Hi yan!!!

Thank you so SO much for this incredibly sweet comment!! Hearing that you are enjoying the game this much honestly made my day! :D

First off, yes, this game has a main cast of 6! Your 5 love interests (Mac, Dom, Asher, Rudy, and Danny) plus our main character, Jules!! While their individual routes are not accessible in the demo, the full game will DEFINITELY feature all of them and give each of them the depth they deserve! ^^

AND TYSMMM IM SO HAPPY YOU LIKE THE CHARACTERS!!! They really are all so different and I put a lot of thought into each of them, their traits, backstories, and psychology. I was actually a little sad that their depth and character arcs could not be fully shown in the demo, but for pacing reasons I decided to push those deep dives into the full version where they can be completely fleshed out. TRUST ME YOU WILL FEEL FOR THEM!!!

I am also so happy you like Dom and Mac most too! Especially Dom, he is super underrated!! So seeing him find a place in your heart makes me so happy <3 And as for Mac... I mean, who can resist a dangerously charming red flag, right? ;D

You will definitely get your fair share of both of them in the full release! Without spoiling too much, Dom fans in particular are going to be DELIGHTED (his route is probably the fastest progressing one out of all of them!)

It makes me so so happy to see how excited you are for the full game! Honestly, it means the world. I am indeed working day and night on this game because I am just THAT obsessed with bringing this story to life for you all haha. Tysm for reminding me to take care of myself though, that is genuinely so lovely of you! I'll definitely try to do that more! <3

I just burn for this project with such an intense passion that sitting and working on it all day does not even feel like work. I really hope all my love, late nights, and soul poured into this game will be noticeable in the fully polished release when the day comes. We are in this journey together now!! ^^

As for Jules staying as the MC: Yes, the plan is for her to remain the primary protagonist! But there is a VERY strict, intentional purpose behind this choice! In the full version, it will all click and you will see exactly why I made this decision (no more spoilers though, hehe!).

Once we get closer to the launch, maybe I will shed a little more light on that before the full game drops ;) For now, you will just have to theorize!! ^^

That being said, thank you from the bottom of my heart!! Please stay super safe, healthy, and happy yourself, and have a wonderful day!

I will be posting mini updates on Twitter/X regularly, otherwise there will probably be a huge announcement around January here on itch.io with the wishlist link so everyone can get notified the exact second the full game goes live! :D

Tysm again, and please enjoy the rest of the demo!! ^^

OMGGG HIIIII!! Seeing your comment here again made my whole day!! ^^

FIRST OFF: I'm so happy you replayed the game and enjoyed it even more the second time around!! Since you know the story so well now, the full game is going to be such a fun ride for you to spot all the changes and upgrades in that first act hehe (yes i've been doing SOME rework hihi)

I'm seriously OVER THE MOON hearing that you love the characters this much!! They're truly the heart of the story, and if you enjoy them now, you are going to go INSANEEEE when you see their full character arcs and backstories. Due to pacing, I kept the deeper lore out of the demo since I strongly dislike rushed storytelling, but trust me, it will all make sense in the full game!

LETS GO CHARACTER BY CHARACTER THEN!

About Dom first: YES IT REALLY DOES FEEL LIKE THAT HAHAHAH!! You hit the nail right on the head, Dom is supposed to be the absolute anchor of the group and the story! And THANK YOUUUU, im so glad you love his design!! I really wanted to bring in representation for POC Goths because there is barely any in media, so Dom was born from that! ^^

Most of the cast follows specific style aesthetics! Mac originally had a full scene look in his first design, but I toned it down to match his character better as I developed him and the story more, though he kinda kept the scene hair style lmao. For the full release, im actually debating reverting a bit back to that original look because I loved it so much xD

YEAH ANYWAYS THAT WAS A HUGE STYLE INFO DROP LOL.

NOW THE FRIENDSHIP! YESSSSS!!! I wanted the friendships to truly matter in this game. Rudy and Danny are literally the only people keeping Jules sane in that school rn lmao, and im excited to see if you can guide them to a happy ending in the full game  ;)))

AND YESSSS Asher was actually inspired by Tamaki!! His character goes in a very different fun direction in the full game, but my lips are sealed for now! As you pointed out, his feelings for Jules are a gradual transformation. Their route is a total slow burn (actually who am I kidding, this ENTIRE game is a slow burn lmao), but it fits Asher, since  he has to overcome that princely facade first, no? ;) AND YESSS RIGHT??? Writing the line where he wishes Jules looked at him the way she looks at Dom had me smiling and crying at the exact same time. I FOLDED AS THE WRITER!! Asher is the ultimate yearner. YOULL SEE HOW IT DEVELOPS THO!!

Also your love-hate relationship with Mac is so relatable LOL. He's got a dark mysterious pull you just cant help but gravitate towards, right? ^^

NOW, YOUR MAC THEORIES: I LOVEEE your theories!! I wish I could spill everything, but since the full game covers this heavily, I will only say it was an incredible theory to read! ;) I can 100% promise you that you will get your answers in the full release. Your psychology degree is definitely going to come in handy, both for understanding him and trying to fix him. ;D

Since you gave me such a wonderful long review, you get another long reply from me! Seriously, thank you so much!! Hearing how much you love the characters means the entire world to me. I put so much love, research, and thought into their arcs, and comments like yours make it all so worth it. :,) I am going back to work on the full game with so much extra motivation now!! (SRSLY I'M ABOUT TO COOK).

Also, huge thanks again for replaying and sharing your thoughts! You are honestly the absolute sweetest, and I can't wait for you to experience the full release and hear all your new theories when it's finally in your hands!! <33

LETS GOOO!!!!! Enjoy the new version!!! You can't fully beat Mac's ass in the demo... but I promise you'll get your chance in the full game. (definitely not a teaser NOOOOOO....) ;)

Stop, this comment just made my whole day!! ^^

Hahaha I love that so much! It DOES sound super close to Ouran, so I totally see it! :D

Hearing how much you love the art style and the story makes me so happy you have no idea!! I'm pouring so much heart into the full game, so I really hope you'll fall in love with where all the characters and story go next!

Thank you for being so sweet! Having people like you who genuinely care about the game makes me feel so lucky. I can't wait to share the rest of this journey with you!!! <3

Hi there!

Thanks for checking out the demo and leaving feedback! ^^

Right now, dialogue skip is set to fast-forward through text you've already read on that run so key story beats and choices aren't accidentally missed. If you load your save from the main menu, it'll let you zip right through what you've seen!

That said, if you reset the demo lockout, the save data resets with it, which I totally get can be annoying if you're trying to jump right back in!

Don't worry though! The full game will 100% have an option toggle so you can skip unseen text whenever you want. Even if you haven't played through it before! Definitely want to make sure replaying revised sections feels smooth when the full release drops.

Really appreciate you sharing your thoughts! Hope you enjoy the rest of the demo and have a beautiful day! <3

OKAY TYSM FOR YOUR FEEDBACK! 

I immediately jumped on it and pushed a new build with updated Python code for the Mac reset button. It SHOULD work properly now!

Please let me know if it clears the lockout for you! If Mac is still acting stubborn (LMAO love what this implies), I'll dive back into the code and revise it again. Thank you for bearing with me while we squash these bugs! :,D

AHHH THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! <333

Wanting to marry Mac and Dom simultaneously is  A TOTAL MOOD!! Plus, seeing Dom get some appreciation here as the underrated king makes my heart so happy!! ^^

If those two heard you say this, I'm sure they’d be secretly competing for your attention non-stop. If choosing between them is tough now, the full game is going to make it practically impossible for you. Their dynamics with you will get so much more intense (and dramatic). ;)

Thank you SOOOO much for playing, leaving such a sweet comment, and loving the boys!! <333

OMG, hey again!! :D
Hearing that you cannot stop thinking about the game makes me SOOOO happy!!! Really, that is the greatest compliment I could ever ask for!! Talking with you guys and sharing this excitement genuinely feels like gushing over stories with close friends! ^^

AND YESSSSS YOU FOUND 'mac_creepy' HAHAHA LOVE ITTT!!! You caught him! You were not supposed to see that asset name, but the fact that finding it made you even more interested is so iconic LOL. Mac really thought he was being sneaky, but you were 3 steps ahead of him! ;D

There are definitely going to be plenty more hidden details, meta surprises, and subtle breadcrumbs like that scattered throughout the story. And who knows... in the full game, randomly looking through the files while playing might just end up being very rewarding for you ;)

That being said, you should definitely be excited for the full release!! There is going to be A LOT of unhinged content. I REALLY WANNA TALK ABOUT IT SO BADLY BUT I NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THE FULL GAME IS OUT AHHHHHH!!!!!!! T^T

In fact, since the demo locks you out after finishing it, I’m really hoping a streamer or YouTuber picks it up soon so you guys actually have a way to re-experience the demo and see all those scenes again! If not, you'll just have to wait until the full game is out ;P (I know Mac is so evil for that lockout, but he needs time to prepare hehe)

Either way, I don't think anyone can predict where the story is headed because it’s genuinely going to be such a huge plot twist!! But I am SOO excited to hear your theories!!! I'm sure you already have some ideas in mind. Definitely hold onto them and tell me whether they came true when the full release drops! :D

Thank you again for all the love and excitement!! Seeing you dig into the game like this and genuinely loving it fuels my motivation to keep working on the full release!!! I'll make sure that it exceeds all of your expectations and more!! <3

Ahhhh OMG, reading this comment put the biggest smile on my face!! Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment!! <3

First off, talking to you guys like this means the absolute world to me. I never want to be just a distant dev behind a screen, we're building this world together! I take every word you say to heart, and honestly, knowing you guys are right here experiencing every twist and turn alongside me makes every bit of hard work so worth it!! <3

And speaking of Mac... you hit the nail right on the head! Mac is definitely the kind of character who knows EXACTLY what he’s doing and why. He is someone who actively plays his own game and pulls the strings behind the scenes. So if he ever does anything... you better be sure it's completely intentional!

I absolutely LOVE that you brought up the scene with Danny! The goal with Mac was to flip that classic trope on its head, make him completely unpredictable, and give you that intense tug of jealousy and tension. To be completely honest with you, I was really hoping that exact effect would happen if the player was interested in him! So hearing that it pulled you in so emotionally and made you want him even more means the world to me, truly!!

...and who knows, maybe making YOU jealous was part of his plan as well? ;)

I’m also SO glad you enjoyed his interactions with Jules despite them being brief! His route is definitely more of a dark, complex slow-burn compared to the others, which is why there were only a few scenes in the demo. But the full game is going to deliver ALL the Mac content you could ever want! There is going to be so much friction, tension, and intensity escalating from here on out. If his brief appearances gave you that much joy and panic, you are in for a wild, intoxicating ride. In my personal opinion... he’s only going to get dangerously more captivating from here ;)

Thank you again for being so sweet and supportive, it honestly made my day!! Can't wait to share the full game with you!!! ^^

Thank you so much, I am thrilled you enjoyed the demo!!

Mac was tailored specifically for everyone who loves a dangerously toxic red flag! Without spoiling too much for the full release, you definitely do not need to worry, they will have way more than just a few romantic interactions together. Your favorite will absolutely get his spotlight! ^^

If you are looking for a complicated, manipulative, and intense psychological dynamic with him, the full game is going to feed you very well. In fact, "unhealthy" might even be an understatement for where their dynamic is headed ;) If you enjoy dark romance with a truly unhinged edge, Mac is going to deliver everything you are hoping for and more.

That being said, thank you so much for playing and for leaving such a lovely comment, it really means a lot to me!! If you have a spare moment, leaving a quick star rating on the itch page would also be immensely appreciated. Can't wait to share the rest of the story with you!!! <3

Oh yeah, he REALLY doesn't like that name, as you'll see soon!!^^

Funnily enough, I love that you're calling him Mac N Cheese... I actually derived his name directly from that LMAO

Also, I’m more than thrilled he actually managed to scare you!!! That means everything landed exactly the way it was supposed to! ;)

Huge congratulations on finding the Easter egg in the itch.io description too, you're honestly the first person to point that out! And I love that you persisted and called his bluff when he tried to trick you into locking the game! Truly great job exploring everything :D

If you thought the demo went off the rails, the full game is going to completely mess with your mind in ways you wouldn't expect ;) I can't wait for you to experience it when it's out!!

That being said, thank you so much for playing and for taking the time to write such a detailed comment, it really made me smile reading your review!! If you enjoyed your time with it, leaving a quick star rating on the page would mean the world to me and helps the game out a ton! Hope to see you again for the full release!!! <3

Thank you so much!!! I'm so glad the demo got you hooked and that the ending landed for you! I put a lot of love into writing the characters, so hearing that Mac genuinely creeped you out means a lot! Definitely be prepared for even more twists you'd never expect, especially from him, in the full game. It's going to push the story to its absolute limits, get ready! ;)

Thanks a lot!! I'm so happy you like the art, as I spent so much time on it! The full game will feature revamped, higher-res sprites and even more detailed CGs. I really hope you'll love what's coming! ;)

Thank you so much!! I really poured my heart into both the art and the story writing. As a solo dev, hearing this means the world to me!!! I’m giving it my absolute all for the full version to blow your mind and push the story to its absolute limit! Stay tuned!! ^^

OMGGG this comment genuinely made my entire week, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

I'm so thrilled you enjoyed the humor and the sudden turn, lowering the player's guard with the comedy was the exact plan! So hearing that it gave you chills in the end and worked means everything. And huge respect for reopening the game to find all the extra dialogue, I really hoped someone would see it! ;)

As for the desktop files... for this prologue, M only left that single gift (for now ;P), but there will definitely be a lot more secrets waiting in the full game!! ^^

Regarding the length, I'm happy that wasn't a con! The full version will have so much more new content in store. If you enjoyed the dialogue in this one, you'll love the full game! I can't reveal anything yet, but just be prepared for the story to take even crazier turns you definitely won't see coming. ^^

Thank you so much for playing and for such an amazing, detailed review!! It really means the world to me that you enjoyed the game :,) If you have a quick second, leaving a star rating on the page would help a ton with itch.io's algorithm too!!

That being said, I can't wait to share the full version with you! I hope you'll enjoy it just as much, if not even more. Until then, I'm always available for questions! ^^

Thank you so much!! Ouran was definitely a big inspiration for the premise, but well, I won't spoil you about how it develops ;)

That being said, I really hope you'll enjoy the game!! I can't wait to hear your thoughts and review after you play! <3