Hey guys!

It's been a little while since our last dev log, and we'd like to update you guys on what's up!

We've been busy plotting out the next few chapters story-wise. Now that we've firmly established the characters and relationship foundations, we can start exploring the characters on a deeper level. We've planted a few hints for these storylines in the game already, but now we're able to build on them with serialised character arcs that will let Cindy deepen her relationship with them in personal (and intimate!) ways.

We've got separate storylines planned out for Mika, Reilly, and Ada so far. These storylines will run alongside and be intertwined with the main plot, filled with character drama, and will have major branching paths based on what choices you pick. We've got a big arc starting for Cindy, Daniel and Mika in the next chapter, along with a side-plot for both Reilly and Ada.

Now, about choices...

Branching paths is a big request from our fans so far, and we've experimented with it a little with the last chapter. We've been a little conservative with choices so far, since we've been trying to push updates out fast and consistent, so we've been restricting the changes to largely be dialogue related. But now that we're relaxing our updates, we can put more care into each release, and that means creating branches with bigger rippling effects. For example, in the next chapter, depending on your choice in the story, the game will lead into two exclusively separate chapters for either Reilly or Ada depending on what you choose.

We're also planning to have character dynamics change depending on choices, like being able to have platonic or romantic relationships, having multiple partners, or perhaps even breaking up a relationship or friendship. Obviously, these are just plans and subject to change. Since we're only a duo team with a small Patreon, some things might be outside the scope of what we can realistically do.

This is obviously quite a lot of work to do, so we're busy working hard at it, but we're also working adults with lives outside of this game. Don't worry though, we'll keep you guys updated as development continues with art previews and stuff!

And lastly, thank you so much to all the patrons who've stuck with us so far, from the OGs at the start to the newcomers joining us now! Your support means the world to us, and it's heart-warming just knowing that there's people who believe in our vision for the game enough to financially support us.