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The story is slow, but that pacing gives space to explore each character’s personal struggles in a meaningful way. The relationships develop organically, and I appreciated the subtle personality details that made everyone feel distinct and real. The chillhop, UI, and artwork are awesome and really suits the tone of the story. I hope it eventually gets voice acting, but even without it, I highly recommend it to anyone interested in visual novels that tackle complex human themes.

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This VN really surprised me. The story is very wholesome. The characters have their flaws, but they’re genuinely kind toward one another. I want friendships like this in my own life. The story takes place far in the future, and that comes through several times, but it’s never the main focus. That actually helps it feel more natural, even with the sci-fi setting and background politics. Visually, the game is cute. The canvas-style backgrounds give it a handcrafted feeling, like the scenes jump from one painting to the next. Pair that with the chill soundtrack and you’ve got a cozy story. I also appreciated how the story explores ideas about identity and love. It gets heavy at times, but it’s handled well. If you’re looking for something emotional but wholesome, this is the VN for you.

This is one of the best visual novels I’ve played. The story takes its time, but that works in its favor, especially when the characters open up to each other and talk about their struggles. Those moments are written very well. Conversations about serious topics can be hard to pull off, but the writer does a good job of handling these discussions. One detail that really stood out to me was the stage direction. Almost every line of dialogue is paired with a change in facial expression, pose, or movement. It makes the characters feel more animated. I’ve played too many visual novels where characters just sit there, barely changing, so this was a relief. The soundtrack deserves a shout out. The music fits the story well. The art is cute but nothing too special. Having three different narrators is cool too. The UI is intuitive. Even the NSFW scenes are well written. My only real complaint is that the game has in-game achievements but not Steam ones, which feels a bit odd. Still, this is easily in my top five visual novels.

Every time I sat down to play this game, I couldn't help but feel relaxed. (And not just because of the chill soundtrack that I will be listening to forever now) The story focused heavily on the relationships between the characters without dipping far into melodrama. Instead, letting the issues that occur come about through differences in personalities and they are handled in mature ways. (Also the characters are just really funny- chloe is best girl btw -so I knew I would always enjoy opening this game.) And the characters are also my favorite part. They are all just really enjoyable to be around, which is hugely important! Safe to say, I would absolutely recommend this!

So cute! The perfect pick for anyone craving an incredibly wholesome slowburn featuring a group of sweethearts falling in love and navigating the complicated feelings that come with pursing a new relationship. It was very grounded and realistic, with an interesting backdrop of scifi lore that the audience is immersed in from the get-go. The soundtrack has been stuck in my head for hours after I've finished, and I enjoyed how surprisingly educational the storyline occasionally became. Also, those NSFW scenes... ;)