I feel the need to comment as the local weirdo who does add a pinch of salt in her morning coffee, lmao. Adding a bit of salt in your coffee actually helps it taste better! It cancels the bitter taste :')
PS: As for the vn, I will echo the other comments. Ilya is such an interesting character, and I like how you have to "earn" over his obsession and mercy by standing out from the crowd of apathetic selfish people. Looking forward to how our interactions with him will go in the captive route!
LMFOAJSDK i’m honored you were willing to go through every ending just to stay in the world a little longer!!! thank you sm, i’m working hard on the full version and i can’t wait to share the rest with you!! (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)
finished most of the game and holy shit, on my word this is absolute peak. the writing style is splendid, complimenting the eerie plot that carries the game throughout. it is captivating, as every conversation spoken from both ilya and the player feel real. tangible. it impressed me because a lot of visual novels/horror games don't have this sense of authenticity to their dialog, as if trying too hard. (not trying to downplay them tho) but this? i felt immersed with each description and word that had been uttered from each character. can't wait to see more from this !!
okay wow,, this seriously made my whole day (*ﾉωﾉ) thank you so much for taking the time to write all this! i care a lot about dialogue sounding natural, so hearing that it felt immersive and real really means the whole world to me. i’ll keep doing my best for the rest of the story!!
decided to write a comment on this game because awesome solo dev, awesome work, awesome art, and awesome writing!!!! i've reviewed a looottt of yan vns, and what i like so much about this game is the writing and choices speicfically. it's so realistic how we actually have to build a connection with ilya, and in this way, making choices becomes so much more enjoyable! in additiona to that, there are so many endings and choices that it just makes you want to play more and more. really excited for the full version and esp the capitivity route!! i really like how after i've replayed all the endings and choices, you can really see changes in ilya's demeanour in choices which is so cool. (i mean, it's quite obvious because different choice = different route, but i just really loved seeing how he's not just an automatic yandere and you have to earn his favour and whatnot as i've said before.) i realllllyyyy REALLLLYYY love the art and plot so much,, i also really love how the mc acts and i think it's quite realistic!! not too slow, lots of reason, not stupid/can sense suspicion, but can also be lenient and kind!! #ilyaforever #excitedforcaptivityrouteheheheh WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST MARI!! good luck and super excited for the full version!!
this was such a kind and thoughtful comment; thank you so much for taking the time to write it 💖 i’m so glad the writing and branching structure stood out to you. and omg yes... the captivity route… you’re so real for that 😭 i’m so excited (and a little nervous) to share it!!! also thank you for mentioning the MC too!! i tried really hard to make them feel human and capable of both reason and empathy. THANK U AGAIN FOR ALL THE SUPPORTTT 💕 #ilyaforever ♡( ◡‿◡ )
I was captivated by the way this visual novel looked and safe to say i was not dissapointed. The story is so intresting and i could even feel the creeps when Ilya said something sus. The cashiers are soo hot, can't wait for the full realese <3
HAHA i’m so glad you felt the creeps at ilya’s words,, thank you so much for playing and enjoying it!! i’m working hard on the full release and can’t wait to share more soon <3
Never been so excited for a full version of a game like this I absolutely LOVE THIS and there are so many choices that even after getting all the available endings I still had dialogue I've never seen before .I cant wait for the full version and I also love your artsyle <3
AHH it means the world that you went so deep into the game that you’re still finding new bits of dialogue even after all the endings!! thank you so much for the love!! ʚ₍ᐢ ›̥̥̥ ༝ ‹̥̥̥ ᐢ₎ɞ
This VN became one of my favorite. I played this game at night and the whole vibe of the game hooked me in. Also loved the writing and story, basically everything haha.
playing it once a night to see ilya I'm sooo excited for the final game aaa amazing storytelling beautiful art wonderful dialogue love the different endings (and different ways to get to them I think.. I've unlocked it all.. i better have I don't wanna miss anything hehe)
omg once a night?? you're so real for that HAHA thank you so much!! i'm so happy you’re enjoying the story + ilya + all the endings! i’ll do my best to make the final game just as fun to explore! ( ˶ˆ ꒳ ˆ˵ )
I absolutely love this game! I'm finding myself needing to find all the endings. I'm so excited for the full release. I will be keeping an eye on this game. It's hard to believe it was done by just one person. You really are amazing.
ahhh thank you so much!! i'm really happy you enjoyed it that much, it’s definitely been a labor of love and a ton of effort, but hearing stuff like this makes it so worth it <3 i’ll do my best on the full release!
Normally I avoid yandere like the plague, but I'm glad I took a look at this. I appreciate that you have to actually build a relationship with Ilya, he's not just magically obsessed with you, you actually have to be a decent person and show an interest. Very much looking forward to then entire tale when it's released.
that means a lot! thank you for giving it a shot even if yandere stuff usually isn't your thing! it was really important to me that ilya’s feelings felt earned, not just instant love out of nowhere. i’m really glad that came across! i hope the full story lives up to your expectations (ღゝ◡╹)ノ♡
Ok, this is one of the best VNs I've ever played. EAGERLY awaiting the full release. If it's ok, can I ask if you have an estimated release date at this time?
thank you so much! <3 hmm, i don’t have an estimated release date just yet. a lot of the game is already planned out though, since it’s meant to be a smaller project (and a way for me to get used to the ropes of devving in general). since i'm doing this all on my own, i’m hoping to finish it within the next few months, maybe 4–5? it kinda depends on how my classes go next semester! but i definitely want to finish it before jumping into anything new
I loved this game so much! I cant wait for the full version and have already played it multiple times despite having all the endings, especially excited on the captured routes!! This is amazing please keep up the good work!
I loved this game! some constructive critisism :the eyes are looking in diffrent directions , didnt know if you intended that but everything else is amazing !
when he gets in the car and says "its freezing out there " and when he says "no no i swear thats not it [...] not peacefull ( havent played all the routes , only 4 , but thats all i found and again , amazing game!)
Oh my god, this game is just amazing. Its art style is so reassuring. I like ilya's personality. On the surface, he seems harmless, like a cute puppy, but behind the scenes, his personality is completely different. This is so charming. Also, I'd like to ask if there will be a CG collection function in the future.？ilya's CG is so cool. I really want to use it as my computer wallpaper.😘
aaaah thank you so much!! (⸝⸝ᵕᴗᵕ⸝⸝) i’m so happy you liked ilya, and yes, i plan to add a CG gallery in the full version, so you’ll be able to revisit all his scenes after you unlock them. thank you so much for the kind words!!
Just played the game! Never in my life have I loved a game so much; game seemed appelling cause I'm in a family with trukers (ironic), I love how detailed this game and I may or may not have motivation to write stupid things about this game, like so many things will be written..
this is such a sweet comment 😭 thank u sm!! i’m honored to make a game that unlocked that kind of love for you!! and please feel free to let your imagination go wild w/ writing, i'd love to see!
HELLO???? i just read it and OMG?? this was so so good, you captured ilya’s voice perfectly, he’s so calm and tender but so unnerving too (which is exactly what i love about writing him). that last line gave me chills deadass thank you for sharing this with me omg!! 🫶🩷🩷
of course! I am honestly admire your work..so I had to put in the work! I’m definitely working on more later in the morning—I’m so happy you enjoyed it:3
AWW ♡ ৻ ‿ ◕〃)ა>{ jax is tragically taken </3 BUT don’t worry, i’ve got plans for an emo-adjacent love interest in a future otome game project that i'm working on, so your time will come !
LMAOO cookin more movie as we speak (๑•̀ㅂ•́)ง✧ tysm, so glad u liked the vibe and the art!! i wanna flesh that out the story a lot more as things go on hehe ♡
Obsessed! Found the game through HelloYinny and I LOVE the vibe of this. I was yelling at the screen at MC like a horror movie and it was so much fun. MC has some classic horror Final Girl vibes but also feels realistic too. The game setting felt both comfortable, compelling, but also unsettling. Incredible work! I am excited for the Captivity route! Love me a good yandere and Ilya scratches a good itch 😊 (with a knife 😂)
AAA tysm ( ; o ; ) her playthrough was so entertaining to watch so i’m really glad you found me through her! your words are really motivating me to push forward and continue working on the game
YESSS i love jax and loretta, i'm planning to make a small extra/side story for them at the very end of the game (and for 2 other future NPCs as well) they're actually quite wholesome
OOOO YAYY !! loretta reminds me of a japanese kogal !! shes sososoo cute im not kidding, also i lovee the fact that shes like very pink very cutesy and then theres jax in full black right next to her ?? SO EXCITED FOR THE EXTRA !!
if i was actually the truck driver i would DEFINITELY get kidnapped by ilya, i have too much empathy to drive past him or be rude especially when he looks like such a cute puppy boy SKOZDUZHFIJD, SO EXCITED FOR THE FULL GAME !!!
hehe, ill be waiting very very patiently !! at first when ilya mentioned the serial killer i was like 'its you isnt it ?' but then i grew to like him. YOU WOULDNT IMAGINE HOW HEARTBROKEN I WAS WHEN HE KNOCKED US OUTT !!
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YES i put salt in the drink YES i did it every playthrough YES i laughed each time
I feel the need to comment as the local weirdo who does add a pinch of salt in her morning coffee, lmao. Adding a bit of salt in your coffee actually helps it taste better! It cancels the bitter taste :')
PS: As for the vn, I will echo the other comments. Ilya is such an interesting character, and I like how you have to "earn" over his obsession and mercy by standing out from the crowd of apathetic selfish people. Looking forward to how our interactions with him will go in the captive route!
i’m lowkey tempted to try it now... thank you so much for the kind words about the game!! ( ´ ▿ ` )
IT DOES?? ok wait im actually gonna try that next time thank u
and you are so incredibly valid for that ヽ(*⌒▽⌒*)ﾉ
WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT ISN'T FINISHED? I'm so excited for the full release, I did all the endings just to play a little more lol LOVE IT
LMFOAJSDK i’m honored you were willing to go through every ending just to stay in the world a little longer!!! thank you sm, i’m working hard on the full version and i can’t wait to share the rest with you!! (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)
Got all the endings! Super interested in finding out what the others past the demo are.. I was sad to see I couldn't play more of those ones haha
you’re a true completionist omg 🫶 thank you so much for playing through it all!! i’m so excited to share the post-demo routes in the future!
Of course!
Can't wait :D
how did you get the 2nd bad ending? i can't get it >.<
howd u get the third bad ending?
finished most of the game and holy shit, on my word this is absolute peak. the writing style is splendid, complimenting the eerie plot that carries the game throughout. it is captivating, as every conversation spoken from both ilya and the player feel real. tangible. it impressed me because a lot of visual novels/horror games don't have this sense of authenticity to their dialog, as if trying too hard. (not trying to downplay them tho) but this? i felt immersed with each description and word that had been uttered from each character. can't wait to see more from this !!
okay wow,, this seriously made my whole day (*ﾉωﾉ) thank you so much for taking the time to write all this! i care a lot about dialogue sounding natural, so hearing that it felt immersive and real really means the whole world to me. i’ll keep doing my best for the rest of the story!!
i cant get the first 2 bad endings for the life of me😔 but this game is so peak and i hope you know that 🙏🙏🙏
AGHHh ill def look into making a walkthrough file once im finished! but thank u sm! (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) ♡
holy this game is so good!! needs more recognition
omg thank you 😭🫶 that means a lot!
I like it so much! Can't wait until full version! <3
thank you so much!! 💖
I LOVED IT!! I CANT WAIT FOR IT TO BE FINISHED AND SEE THE MOTEL ROUTEEEE <333, hes so pretty omg
AHHH IM GLAD YOU THINK SO!!! (´,, •ω• ,,)♡
decided to write a comment on this game because awesome solo dev, awesome work, awesome art, and awesome writing!!!! i've reviewed a looottt of yan vns, and what i like so much about this game is the writing and choices speicfically. it's so realistic how we actually have to build a connection with ilya, and in this way, making choices becomes so much more enjoyable! in additiona to that, there are so many endings and choices that it just makes you want to play more and more. really excited for the full version and esp the capitivity route!! i really like how after i've replayed all the endings and choices, you can really see changes in ilya's demeanour in choices which is so cool. (i mean, it's quite obvious because different choice = different route, but i just really loved seeing how he's not just an automatic yandere and you have to earn his favour and whatnot as i've said before.) i realllllyyyy REALLLLYYY love the art and plot so much,, i also really love how the mc acts and i think it's quite realistic!! not too slow, lots of reason, not stupid/can sense suspicion, but can also be lenient and kind!! #ilyaforever #excitedforcaptivityrouteheheheh WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST MARI!! good luck and super excited for the full version!!
this was such a kind and thoughtful comment; thank you so much for taking the time to write it 💖 i’m so glad the writing and branching structure stood out to you. and omg yes... the captivity route… you’re so real for that 😭 i’m so excited (and a little nervous) to share it!!! also thank you for mentioning the MC too!! i tried really hard to make them feel human and capable of both reason and empathy. THANK U AGAIN FOR ALL THE SUPPORTTT 💕 #ilyaforever ♡( ◡‿◡ )
I was captivated by the way this visual novel looked and safe to say i was not dissapointed. The story is so intresting and i could even feel the creeps when Ilya said something sus. The cashiers are soo hot, can't wait for the full realese <3
HAHA i’m so glad you felt the creeps at ilya’s words,, thank you so much for playing and enjoying it!! i’m working hard on the full release and can’t wait to share more soon <3
THIS GAME IS SO GOOD AND I LOVE THE ARTSTYLE SM, CAN'T WAIT FOR THE FULL VERSION! <3
THANK YOU FOR PLAYING!!! ヽ(>∀<☆)ノ
looks so cool fr I'll make sure to play this rn :P
i hope you enjoy(ed) :D
love !
yayay !!
FULL WHEN OML
BY THE END OF THIS YEARRR hopefully :'D i have mostly everything planned out!
Yes <33 i cant wait 😍
Never been so excited for a full version of a game like this I absolutely LOVE THIS and there are so many choices that even after getting all the available endings I still had dialogue I've never seen before .I cant wait for the full version and I also love your artsyle <3
AHH it means the world that you went so deep into the game that you’re still finding new bits of dialogue even after all the endings!! thank you so much for the love!! ʚ₍ᐢ ›̥̥̥ ༝ ‹̥̥̥ ᐢ₎ɞ
I wish I could play it on Android:((
ahhh i'm so sorry about that ;; once i'm done with the entire game, i'll look into making an android vers!
yayyy!! thank you, I will wait!<33
I'm not sure where on the page to download this :flush: looks so intriguing
apologies! i was fixing the game :) but i do hope you enjoy!
I just wanted to say I LOVE THIS like omg I cant wait for the full release!!
AHH thank you very very much!! (˵ •̀ ᴗ •́ ˵ ) ✧
This VN became one of my favorite. I played this game at night and the whole vibe of the game hooked me in. Also loved the writing and story, basically everything haha.
your words are so kind! thank you so so much <3
playing it once a night to see ilya I'm sooo excited for the final game aaa amazing storytelling beautiful art wonderful dialogue love the different endings (and different ways to get to them I think.. I've unlocked it all.. i better have I don't wanna miss anything hehe)
omg once a night?? you're so real for that HAHA thank you so much!! i'm so happy you’re enjoying the story + ilya + all the endings! i’ll do my best to make the final game just as fun to explore! ( ˶ˆ ꒳ ˆ˵ )
I absolutely love this game! I'm finding myself needing to find all the endings. I'm so excited for the full release. I will be keeping an eye on this game. It's hard to believe it was done by just one person. You really are amazing.
ahhh thank you so much!! i'm really happy you enjoyed it that much, it’s definitely been a labor of love and a ton of effort, but hearing stuff like this makes it so worth it <3 i’ll do my best on the full release!
Nunca me puedo cansar de una buena novela visual. buenisima
muchas gracias! i'm really glad you enjoyed it :')
Normally I avoid yandere like the plague, but I'm glad I took a look at this. I appreciate that you have to actually build a relationship with Ilya, he's not just magically obsessed with you, you actually have to be a decent person and show an interest. Very much looking forward to then entire tale when it's released.
that means a lot! thank you for giving it a shot even if yandere stuff usually isn't your thing! it was really important to me that ilya’s feelings felt earned, not just instant love out of nowhere. i’m really glad that came across! i hope the full story lives up to your expectations (ღゝ◡╹)ノ♡
this is so freaking amazing ! very badly looking forward to the next one!!
thank you so much!
this is amazing??? brilliant job!! i love the attention to detail, and the art is wonderful to look at!! AMAZING JOBBB, EAGERLY AWAITING MOREE
AHHH i appreciate your kind words sm!!! ִֶָ۶ৎ˖ִ ˚
Ok, this is one of the best VNs I've ever played. EAGERLY awaiting the full release. If it's ok, can I ask if you have an estimated release date at this time?
thank you so much! <3 hmm, i don’t have an estimated release date just yet. a lot of the game is already planned out though, since it’s meant to be a smaller project (and a way for me to get used to the ropes of devving in general). since i'm doing this all on my own, i’m hoping to finish it within the next few months, maybe 4–5? it kinda depends on how my classes go next semester! but i definitely want to finish it before jumping into anything new
I loved this game so much! I cant wait for the full version and have already played it multiple times despite having all the endings, especially excited on the captured routes!! This is amazing please keep up the good work!
i'll do my best to make the full version worth the wait!! 💖
I loved this game! some constructive critisism :the eyes are looking in diffrent directions , didnt know if you intended that but everything else is amazing !
oh no, could you tell me where exactly (like on a specific sprite or cg?) thank u sm! <3
when he gets in the car and says "its freezing out there " and when he says "no no i swear thats not it [...] not peacefull ( havent played all the routes , only 4 , but thats all i found and again , amazing game!)
Oh my god, this game is just amazing. Its art style is so reassuring. I like ilya's personality. On the surface, he seems harmless, like a cute puppy, but behind the scenes, his personality is completely different. This is so charming. Also, I'd like to ask if there will be a CG collection function in the future.？ilya's CG is so cool. I really want to use it as my computer wallpaper.😘
aaaah thank you so much!! (⸝⸝ᵕᴗᵕ⸝⸝) i’m so happy you liked ilya, and yes, i plan to add a CG gallery in the full version, so you’ll be able to revisit all his scenes after you unlock them. thank you so much for the kind words!!
yall.... i cant get bad ending two. 😔
Just played the game! Never in my life have I loved a game so much; game seemed appelling cause I'm in a family with trukers (ironic), I love how detailed this game and I may or may not have motivation to write stupid things about this game, like so many things will be written..
this is such a sweet comment 😭 thank u sm!! i’m honored to make a game that unlocked that kind of love for you!! and please feel free to let your imagination go wild w/ writing, i'd love to see!
definitely in luck! I just posted the AO3, I do hope you’ll enjoy it:3
https://archiveofourown.org/works/67333342
HELLO???? i just read it and OMG?? this was so so good, you captured ilya’s voice perfectly, he’s so calm and tender but so unnerving too (which is exactly what i love about writing him). that last line gave me chills deadass thank you for sharing this with me omg!! 🫶🩷🩷
of course! I am honestly admire your work..so I had to put in the work! I’m definitely working on more later in the morning—I’m so happy you enjoyed it:3
i cant wait for the final game to come out !!
me too! so excited to share the final game with everyone ♡
I need to date the cashier emo guy....please 😭🙏
Also the game looks amazing, art style and the story Itself. Keep up the good work!!
AWW ♡ ৻ ‿ ◕〃)ა>{ jax is tragically taken </3 BUT don’t worry, i’ve got plans for an emo-adjacent love interest in a future otome game project that i'm working on, so your time will come !
tysm, so glad you’re enjoying the game!!
You are amazing, those are great news to hear too. Thank you so much for your hard work!! Now I will be looking forward to play both games <3
papa... me want more movie TOT omg i love it ik it just came out but omg i need to know more and the artstyle is yummy omg
LMAOO cookin more movie as we speak (๑•̀ㅂ•́)ง✧ tysm, so glad u liked the vibe and the art!! i wanna flesh that out the story a lot more as things go on hehe ♡
YOOO NICE DEMO. man I wouldve been kidnapped cuz I was too nice ._. XD
HAHA LOL don't worry, me too;; thank u so much!
Obsessed! Found the game through HelloYinny and I LOVE the vibe of this. I was yelling at the screen at MC like a horror movie and it was so much fun. MC has some classic horror Final Girl vibes but also feels realistic too. The game setting felt both comfortable, compelling, but also unsettling. Incredible work! I am excited for the Captivity route! Love me a good yandere and Ilya scratches a good itch 😊 (with a knife 😂)
AAA tysm ( ; o ; ) her playthrough was so entertaining to watch so i’m really glad you found me through her! your words are really motivating me to push forward and continue working on the game
-dumps a bucket of kudos on your desk- You deserve all the praise and recognition! Just take care of yourself. This game is well worth the wait ❤️
🤍GREAT GAME🖤
thank you so much for the playthrough!! i'm glad you enjoyed it <3
wait the cashier is actually so fine. and the girl next to him is so CUTE ??? man i always get interested in the background characters
YESSS i love jax and loretta, i'm planning to make a small extra/side story for them at the very end of the game (and for 2 other future NPCs as well) they're actually quite wholesome
OOOO YAYY !! loretta reminds me of a japanese kogal !! shes sososoo cute im not kidding, also i lovee the fact that shes like very pink very cutesy and then theres jax in full black right next to her ?? SO EXCITED FOR THE EXTRA !!
if i was actually the truck driver i would DEFINITELY get kidnapped by ilya, i have too much empathy to drive past him or be rude especially when he looks like such a cute puppy boy SKOZDUZHFIJD, SO EXCITED FOR THE FULL GAME !!!
LMAO you're so real for that (´థ ᗜ థ`) thank u sm aa i’m so excited to share more soon!!
hehe, ill be waiting very very patiently !! at first when ilya mentioned the serial killer i was like 'its you isnt it ?' but then i grew to like him. YOU WOULDNT IMAGINE HOW HEARTBROKEN I WAS WHEN HE KNOCKED US OUTT !!
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