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The Psyche Game Jam logo is near the center of the image, on top of NIKOLAY holding a glowing orb. Below the logo, the image says, “Submissions Open Now!”

The Psyche Game Jam logo is near the center of the image, on top of NIKOLAY holding a glowing orb. Below the logo, the image says, “Submissions Open Now!”

This isn't a laughing matter - #psychegamejam2026 starts today!

Will you be participating? Do you have your team together or are you going solo?

If you need the support, there's still time to reach out to other developers! #gamedev #gamejam

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The image opens with, "One Month Until" before presenting the Psyche Game Jam logo. The logo is near the center of the image, on top of the textured waves of a deep blue sea.

The image opens with, "One Month Until" before presenting the Psyche Game Jam logo. The logo is near the center of the image, on top of the textured waves of a deep blue sea.

Looking for an excuse to try out a mental health-related narrative in your next game?

#psychegamejam2026 is your answer!

This year's event opens in April with the optional theme of "finding the light"! #gamedev #gamejam

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Psyche Game Jam 2026 A game jam from 2026-04-01 to 2026-06-01 hosted by Harmony Frontiers. Welcome to Psyche Game Jam 2026! This is a game jam that runs from April to May in honor of Mental Health Awareness month. Our goa...

Want to get a head start on #psychegamejam2026?

This event encourages the release of narrative-based games with mental health representation from April to May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Here are the details for this year's! #gamedev #gamejam

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Marcel and Osamu are sitting in Marcel's messy room, surrounded by books and pillows. Marcel seems to be telling Osamu something as he reaches for a pencil, open notebook in his lap. Osamu watches him and listens, all while holding a piece of paper that has a branching diagram on it.

Marcel and Osamu are sitting in Marcel's messy room, surrounded by books and pillows. Marcel seems to be telling Osamu something as he reaches for a pencil, open notebook in his lap. Osamu watches him and listens, all while holding a piece of paper that has a branching diagram on it.

What does it mean to have a branching storyline and what does working with one entail? 🤔

Find out in our latest Column, where we talk about interactive narratives, the #ChooseWiselyFestival, and our personal experiences developing the #SoPVN!

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4 months ago 1 2 0 1
Kacper looking around the city environment that he now has to adjust to. The image is meant to mimic the feel of a candid photo.

Kacper looking around the city environment that he now has to adjust to. The image is meant to mimic the feel of a candid photo.

Have you noticed our new promo art?

@drawnbymabel.bsky.social did a wonderful job incorporating elements of the existing styles in our game with her own.

Pictured is a moment where Kacper appears to be adjusting to his new (after)life. Will you be joining him?

#SoPVN #indiedev #vndev

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Choose Wisely Festival
DEC 8-15
ONE WEEK 390+ GAMES 250+ DEVELOPERS
CELEBRATING BRANCHING NARRATIVE GAMES

Choose Wisely Festival DEC 8-15 ONE WEEK 390+ GAMES 250+ DEVELOPERS CELEBRATING BRANCHING NARRATIVE GAMES

With 300+ games and only 1 week, what will you choose?

The #ChooseWiselyFestival hosted by my friend @studioephua.bsky.social is live on Steam! It's a wonderful collection of choice-driven narrative games from around the world, especially visual novels.

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📚The Choose Wisely Festival, the celebration of branching narrative games is LIVE! 🎮

🔗 ephua.uk/CWF25

✨ 390+ games from indie darlings to acclaimed studios
✨ 60 min showcase
✨ Over 200 games on sale
✨ Exclusive bundle deals

From now until Dec 15, Choose Wisely.

#ChooseWiselyFestival

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A banner showing the inclusion of State of Presence in the Choose Wisely Festival. The sides feature visual assets from the event, reading, "Choose Wisely Festival, December 8-15, Celebrating branching narrative games!" on one side and "Hosted by Studio Ephua, Where Stories Thrive" on the other. In the middle is the State of Presence logo and new promotional artwork for the game from drawnbymabel, where Kacper, the protagonist, is holding a cup of coffee and looking off into the distance.

A banner showing the inclusion of State of Presence in the Choose Wisely Festival. The sides feature visual assets from the event, reading, "Choose Wisely Festival, December 8-15, Celebrating branching narrative games!" on one side and "Hosted by Studio Ephua, Where Stories Thrive" on the other. In the middle is the State of Presence logo and new promotional artwork for the game from drawnbymabel, where Kacper, the protagonist, is holding a cup of coffee and looking off into the distance.

We're elated to share that State of Presence will be a part of
@studioephua.bsky.social's #ChooseWiselyFestival!

If you like the sound of a #pointandclick #visualnovel that toys with the concept of existence and physicality, consider giving it a wishlist as you check out the event!

ephua.uk/CWF25

4 months ago 9 4 0 0
The Psyche Game Jam logo is at the bottom right of the image, and combined with the text above it, it says, "One Month Left of Psyche Game Jam." By that same area, there are stars close in perspective to the viewer. Meanwhile, in the background, NIKOLAY is resting on a picnic blanket at night. He is dressed in his latest design for Psyche Game Jam 2025. His headphones are in, as he is listening to music through a device in his hand. A telescope is set up next to him, pointing towards the sky.

The Psyche Game Jam logo is at the bottom right of the image, and combined with the text above it, it says, "One Month Left of Psyche Game Jam." By that same area, there are stars close in perspective to the viewer. Meanwhile, in the background, NIKOLAY is resting on a picnic blanket at night. He is dressed in his latest design for Psyche Game Jam 2025. His headphones are in, as he is listening to music through a device in his hand. A telescope is set up next to him, pointing towards the sky.

We're halfway through #psychegamejam2025!

Is your entry going as planned? If you're worried about the deadline, now might be a good time to pull out those scope scissors! Or maybe you can release a demo instead... 🤔 #gamedev #gamejam

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11 months ago 2 1 0 0
The image says, "Support State of Presence on Ko-fi." The State of Presence logo is to the right and the link "ko-fi.com/stateofpresence" is below both it and the text, along with a little Ko-fi logo.

The image says, "Support State of Presence on Ko-fi." The State of Presence logo is to the right and the link "ko-fi.com/stateofpresence" is below both it and the text, along with a little Ko-fi logo.

Our monthly #SoPVN devlog just went up on Ko-fi!

In these supporter-exclusive posts, we talk at-length about the setup of our #pointandclick #visualnovel.

Donators will find the last two especially useful for the demo release! #KofiPromoteChallenge

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This is amazing!
Thank you for spreading word about our jam! We appreciate the support. 🥰

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Psyche Game Jam 2025, fittingly, spans Mental Health Awareness Month and then some.

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#psychegamejam2025 #mentalhealth #MentalHealthMatters

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The Psyche Game Jam logo is near the center of the image, on top of pastel stars and a grassy background. Below it, the image says, “Starts Tomorrow!”

The Psyche Game Jam logo is near the center of the image, on top of pastel stars and a grassy background. Below it, the image says, “Starts Tomorrow!”

Tomorrow's the day! Will you be joining #psychegamejam2025?

It's not too late to find a team! Check the jam's community tab on #itchio or become a part of our Discord server to connect with other participants. #gamedev #gamejam

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1 year ago 6 1 0 0
Kacper sits cross-legged to the left. He holds a pencil, which he's using to sketch on a small canvas placed on his lap. Next to him, and towards the center of the image, is a record player, playing out the musical notes that make up Harmony Frontiers' logo.

Kacper sits cross-legged to the left. He holds a pencil, which he's using to sketch on a small canvas placed on his lap. Next to him, and towards the center of the image, is a record player, playing out the musical notes that make up Harmony Frontiers' logo.

We thought we'd gussy up for our game jam this year, so here's our #itchio page's new banner!

Doesn't Kacper look like he's enjoying himself? We hope you will too, once Psyche Game Jam kicks off this April! 🥰

#indiedev #gamedev #gamejam

1 year ago 6 2 0 0
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When issues arise, the best you can do is work around them.

Do you need to shift your schedule to account for something not being done?

Is there anything else you can work on instead?

If not, why not look for inspiration?

You can’t change the past, but the route you take next is up to you.

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Even if you don’t have the money, feel free to check out our public posts and share the page with friends! The power of word-of-mouth is in your hands!

We hope to see you there! 💛

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We’ve put a lot of thought into this launch as we wanted to make sure our supporters get value from their donations. At the moment, if you head over, you can get…

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We decided to use this platform because the biggest hindrance to our project’s progress has been a lack of finances. Through donations, we’ll be able to get the resources we need to carry out our workload. We’re incredibly passionate about our game, so any amount sent will mean the world to us!

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Suzette and Kacper sit at a table together at the De Laat Café & Bakery. Suzette is speaking with an open smile as she holds up a coffee cup. Kacper is listening to her from across the table. His hands rest next to a coffee cup with a heart symbol, which looks much like the Ko-fi branding.

Suzette and Kacper sit at a table together at the De Laat Café & Bakery. Suzette is speaking with an open smile as she holds up a coffee cup. Kacper is listening to her from across the table. His hands rest next to a coffee cup with a heart symbol, which looks much like the Ko-fi branding.

Can't wait for State of Presence to come out already? You can help speed up its development by supporting the game through Ko-fi! ☕️💕 #KofiLaunch

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Spreadsheets… and lots of them!

They’re great for keeping track of progress in all sorts of aspects of our game’s development.

Whether it be to mark what’s completed, who’s been paid, or what steps we still need to take, they’re a versatile tool that we highly recommend!

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Doesn't this year's banner feel cozy? We have @atelieronthemoon.bsky.social to thank for it! Be sure to show them your support! ❤️💜

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NIKOLAY is resting on a picnic blanket at night. He is dressed in his latest design for Psyche Game Jam 2025 with his shoes kicked off. His headphones are in, as he is listening to music through a device in his hand. A telescope is set up next to him, pointing towards the sky. To the left, we see a bunch of stars close to the perspective of the viewer. The Psyche Game Jam logo lies across them.

NIKOLAY is resting on a picnic blanket at night. He is dressed in his latest design for Psyche Game Jam 2025 with his shoes kicked off. His headphones are in, as he is listening to music through a device in his hand. A telescope is set up next to him, pointing towards the sky. To the left, we see a bunch of stars close to the perspective of the viewer. The Psyche Game Jam logo lies across them.

Psyche Game Jam is back for another year!

This event opens from the beginning of April up until the end of May. To enter, prepare to release a narrative-based game with mental health representation during the set time period! #gamedev #gamejam #psychegamejam2025

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In a moment, we'll be taking a step away from State of Presence to announce...

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Priscilla de Laat (She/Her)

Age: Early 30s, Height: 5'7" (171cm)

Priscilla is extraverted to a fault.
Her presence is well known in the area, whether for good or bad reason depends entirely on the person.
While relatively good-natured, at times, it's as if she enjoys arguing for the sake of argument.
Her resourcefulness ensures she gets what she wants, though she may not think all the way through before shooting for it.

"I was the same way when I moved here. I found that establishing new routines helped me a lot."

[Priscilla stands to the left of the textbox with a light smile. Her thick, curly hair is pulled up into a messy bun, barring two twists, one on each side of her face. It's lavender, and pairs well with her pastel makeup. She has a rectangular frame, an ivory skin tone, and lime-colored eyes. She's adorned with jewelry and carries a little pocketbook with a gold chain. Her pants are slightly high-waisted with intricate gold designs on the sides. Her shirt has flowing sleeves and an opening at the top.] [There is a lesbian pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Priscilla de Laat (She/Her) Age: Early 30s, Height: 5'7" (171cm) Priscilla is extraverted to a fault. Her presence is well known in the area, whether for good or bad reason depends entirely on the person. While relatively good-natured, at times, it's as if she enjoys arguing for the sake of argument. Her resourcefulness ensures she gets what she wants, though she may not think all the way through before shooting for it. "I was the same way when I moved here. I found that establishing new routines helped me a lot." [Priscilla stands to the left of the textbox with a light smile. Her thick, curly hair is pulled up into a messy bun, barring two twists, one on each side of her face. It's lavender, and pairs well with her pastel makeup. She has a rectangular frame, an ivory skin tone, and lime-colored eyes. She's adorned with jewelry and carries a little pocketbook with a gold chain. Her pants are slightly high-waisted with intricate gold designs on the sides. Her shirt has flowing sleeves and an opening at the top.] [There is a lesbian pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Introducing... Priscilla de Laat! 📈📌

Co-owning a café and bakery with her wife, Bente, Priscilla is determined to excel in the business side of the trade.

#SoPVN #indiedev #vndev

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Bente de Laat (She/Her)

Age: Early 30s, Height: 5'2" (158cm)

Bente doesn't need to be in the spotlight to light up a room.
She can be slow to open up and tends to downplay her accomplishments, but she's a talented person overall.
It's clear that she's always thinking of others and how she can help them, though she has a tendency to avoid conflict whenever possible, even if there's none to be avoided.

"Sorry about the noise. I don't know what's gotten into Grim today."

[Bente stands to the left of the textbox with a polite smile. She has pink hair styled as a coily bob, light blue eyes, an apple figure, and a rich brown skin tone. The top half of her dress is dotted and has a ribbon at the neck. There's a gold belt right below her chest, and the rest of the dress flows out from under it, covered in floral patterns.] [There is a bisexual pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Bente de Laat (She/Her) Age: Early 30s, Height: 5'2" (158cm) Bente doesn't need to be in the spotlight to light up a room. She can be slow to open up and tends to downplay her accomplishments, but she's a talented person overall. It's clear that she's always thinking of others and how she can help them, though she has a tendency to avoid conflict whenever possible, even if there's none to be avoided. "Sorry about the noise. I don't know what's gotten into Grim today." [Bente stands to the left of the textbox with a polite smile. She has pink hair styled as a coily bob, light blue eyes, an apple figure, and a rich brown skin tone. The top half of her dress is dotted and has a ribbon at the neck. There's a gold belt right below her chest, and the rest of the dress flows out from under it, covered in floral patterns.] [There is a bisexual pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Introducing... Bente de Laat! ☕️🥖

As a skilled pastry chef, Bente operates a local sit-down bakery alongside her wife, Priscilla.

#SoPVN #indiedev #vndev

1 year ago 5 1 0 0
Uri Dumont (He/They)

Age: Early 20s, Height: 5'3" (160cm)

Often coming across as dismissive and distant, Uri is terrible at expressing his emotions.
It's common for him to push aside rationality and impulsively let his feelings take over instead.
Others' expectations weigh on him heavily, so he'll often flee at the sight of liability.
It doesn't help that he won't listen to anyone... unless they're in his favor.

"Just say what's on your mind. I can answer your questions better if I can hear them."

[Uri stands to the left of the textbox with a flat expression and teeth partially showing. He has an hourglass frame, dark purple eyes, and a sienna skin tone. Maroon bangs frame his face, while the rest of his hair swoops over his left shoulder. He wears a patterned button-up shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows. His pastel dress pants are held up by a belt and his blazer jacket hangs over his shoulders.] [There is a non-binary pride flag and a pansexual pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Uri Dumont (He/They) Age: Early 20s, Height: 5'3" (160cm) Often coming across as dismissive and distant, Uri is terrible at expressing his emotions. It's common for him to push aside rationality and impulsively let his feelings take over instead. Others' expectations weigh on him heavily, so he'll often flee at the sight of liability. It doesn't help that he won't listen to anyone... unless they're in his favor. "Just say what's on your mind. I can answer your questions better if I can hear them." [Uri stands to the left of the textbox with a flat expression and teeth partially showing. He has an hourglass frame, dark purple eyes, and a sienna skin tone. Maroon bangs frame his face, while the rest of his hair swoops over his left shoulder. He wears a patterned button-up shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows. His pastel dress pants are held up by a belt and his blazer jacket hangs over his shoulders.] [There is a non-binary pride flag and a pansexual pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Introducing... Uri Dumont! 🥂🎶

While not the most responsible, Uri makes up for it with diligence. As long as he has faith, he'll stick to it.

#SoPVN #indiedev #vndev

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Suzette Blanc (She/Her)

Age: Late 20s, Height: 5'6.5"

Suzette is a cheerful woman who never backs down, even when she really should.
She's assertive, and when her mind is set, her drive is adamant and unwavering.
While she loves being around others, her emotional sensitivity can make certain interactions difficult for her.
Rarely on the same page as anyone else, she often feels lonely and left out.

"A ghost's gotta do what a ghost's gotta do."

[Suzette stands to the left of the textbox in a pose that looks as if she's talking with an open smile. She has broad shoulders, a sand-colored skin tone, and hazel eyes. Her raspberry red hair is pulled into loose pigtails that rest on her shoulders. There are stray strands here and there, accompanied by choppy bangs. She wears a blue dress with thin white stripes going down it. The bottom of the dress makes a hard change to red at a point, and the belt at its waist matches in tone.] [There is an asexual pride flag and an aromantic pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Suzette Blanc (She/Her) Age: Late 20s, Height: 5'6.5" Suzette is a cheerful woman who never backs down, even when she really should. She's assertive, and when her mind is set, her drive is adamant and unwavering. While she loves being around others, her emotional sensitivity can make certain interactions difficult for her. Rarely on the same page as anyone else, she often feels lonely and left out. "A ghost's gotta do what a ghost's gotta do." [Suzette stands to the left of the textbox in a pose that looks as if she's talking with an open smile. She has broad shoulders, a sand-colored skin tone, and hazel eyes. Her raspberry red hair is pulled into loose pigtails that rest on her shoulders. There are stray strands here and there, accompanied by choppy bangs. She wears a blue dress with thin white stripes going down it. The bottom of the dress makes a hard change to red at a point, and the belt at its waist matches in tone.] [There is an asexual pride flag and an aromantic pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Introducing... Suzette Blanc! 🛍️💫

If you're ever in trouble, Suzette's just the person to call! She's bound to have a trick or two up her sleeve!

#SoPVN #indiedev #vndev

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Mikhail Volkov (He/Him)

Age: Mid-20s, Height: 5'6" (168cm)

Mikhail relatively keeps to himself having a love-hate relationship with the presence of others.
Getting a break from the gnawing feeling of loneliness is a comfort, but larger groups leave him rather irritable.
In general, he comes off as hostile, but underneath, he's a melancholic soul who wants to find a place where he belongs.

"Whatever you're thinking, drop it. It's too late for any of that."

[Mikhail stands to the left of the textbox, his eyes cast downwards and his arms crossed. He has porcelain skin, hazel eyes, and a bit of bulk to him. His light brown hair is a curly mop that drops down to his chin. He wears a knit long-sleeve shirt with stylized cuts at the sleeves, skinny jeans with a chain on the side, and a belt that's not fully tucked away.] [In the bottom right corner, where a pride flag would typically be placed, there is simply a question mark.]

Mikhail Volkov (He/Him) Age: Mid-20s, Height: 5'6" (168cm) Mikhail relatively keeps to himself having a love-hate relationship with the presence of others. Getting a break from the gnawing feeling of loneliness is a comfort, but larger groups leave him rather irritable. In general, he comes off as hostile, but underneath, he's a melancholic soul who wants to find a place where he belongs. "Whatever you're thinking, drop it. It's too late for any of that." [Mikhail stands to the left of the textbox, his eyes cast downwards and his arms crossed. He has porcelain skin, hazel eyes, and a bit of bulk to him. His light brown hair is a curly mop that drops down to his chin. He wears a knit long-sleeve shirt with stylized cuts at the sleeves, skinny jeans with a chain on the side, and a belt that's not fully tucked away.] [In the bottom right corner, where a pride flag would typically be placed, there is simply a question mark.]

Introducing... Mikhail Volkov! 🌪️🔥

On the defense from the get-go, Mikhail doesn't leave the best impression, but what are the chances he's all bark and no bite?

#SoPVN #indiedev #vndev

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Sakuya Volkova (She/Her)

Age: Early 20s, Height: 5'0" (153cm)

Confident in her own abilities, Sakuya strives to take life head-on.
She's loyal to those she holds dear and resentful towards those that break that trust.
Driven to protect her makeshift family, she's quick to act on intense feelings.
At times, she can come across as unintentionally cryptic.

"See, the thing is... You... You're already dead."

[Sakuya stands to the left of the textbox with a sympathetic expression. The top layer of her green hair is tied up in buns, while the bottom layer falls partway down her front and back. She wears a large t-shirt tied at the waist and striped leggings.] [There is a non-binary pride flag and a demigirl pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Sakuya Volkova (She/Her) Age: Early 20s, Height: 5'0" (153cm) Confident in her own abilities, Sakuya strives to take life head-on. She's loyal to those she holds dear and resentful towards those that break that trust. Driven to protect her makeshift family, she's quick to act on intense feelings. At times, she can come across as unintentionally cryptic. "See, the thing is... You... You're already dead." [Sakuya stands to the left of the textbox with a sympathetic expression. The top layer of her green hair is tied up in buns, while the bottom layer falls partway down her front and back. She wears a large t-shirt tied at the waist and striped leggings.] [There is a non-binary pride flag and a demigirl pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Introducing... Sakuya Volkova! 🕯️☄️

A magnet for the supernatural, Sakuya's had her fair share of odd surprises. Kacper is simply her latest.

#SoPVN #indiedev #vndev

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Osamu Fujioka (He/Him)

Age: Older Teens, Height: 5'5" (165cm)

Osamu is the type of person who sells himself short at every challenge in life.
Stuck in his own head, his lack of willpower often prevents him from action.
Though he may seem stubborn, and occasionally rude, Osamu means well.
He is empathetic to the circumstances of others and tries his best when people need him.

"Are you sure you want me to have this?"

[Osamu stands to the left of the textbox with a surprised expression. He hides his right eye behind messy blue hair. His hairstyle is similar to a shaggy crop, but longer in the front. The ends curl upwards at random. His one visible eye is purple with bags underneath it and his body type can be described as chubby. He wears a long-sleeve shirt that's pulled down more on his left side as well as striped baggy pants.] [There is a bisexual pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Osamu Fujioka (He/Him) Age: Older Teens, Height: 5'5" (165cm) Osamu is the type of person who sells himself short at every challenge in life. Stuck in his own head, his lack of willpower often prevents him from action. Though he may seem stubborn, and occasionally rude, Osamu means well. He is empathetic to the circumstances of others and tries his best when people need him. "Are you sure you want me to have this?" [Osamu stands to the left of the textbox with a surprised expression. He hides his right eye behind messy blue hair. His hairstyle is similar to a shaggy crop, but longer in the front. The ends curl upwards at random. His one visible eye is purple with bags underneath it and his body type can be described as chubby. He wears a long-sleeve shirt that's pulled down more on his left side as well as striped baggy pants.] [There is a bisexual pride flag in the bottom right corner.]

Introducing... Osamu Fujioka! 📚💭

Ever the closed book, Osamu is someone who is often seen but not heard. Kacper frequently spots him by his brother's side, despite his disapproval.

#SoPVN #indiedev #vndev

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