This game is really nice, I find Chrys unbearable at times, but we're different people with different experiences, so I get it. Anyway, very cute, very lovely, makes me happy, good game.
Thank you for playing and sharing your thoughts! Chrys is pretty polarizing lol, I’m glad he didn’t keep you from enjoying the game as a whole. As you said, different experiences. I’m glad your experience was a net positive one 💞
I am still in the process of moving it to Steam but I hope to do so by the end of this year. However, as the game is kinetic I don’t think there will be any achievements. Thank you for your interest.
I would implore you to add achievements anyway, Ebi-Himes is an example of KVN's that have them added. The completionist and extra sense of progression makes reading through entire VN's worth it!
This is so cute! I haven't played it fully yet, but I love it. I wanted to ask if anyone knows if the soundtrack is anywhere to download, because I love listening to this kind of music while I'm drawing. if I can't download it then its fine, I do have a playlist lol. Anyway, again, love the game!!
Hey hey! Thanks for leaving such a kind comment! You can listen to the soundtrack here on soundcloud (not sure if you can download) I'm so glad you like the music! I also hope you enjoy the remainder of the game <3 I'd love to hear your thoughts!
I liked the VN and the art is beautiful, but I stopped playing because I just couldn't take Chrys' behaviour any more.
He seems to constantly take a small action of Shay's, project the worst possible spin on it and never checking in with Shay himself about what's actually going on. He uses this to justify cussing out Shay in his thoughts and later violating his privacy. This totally took me out of enjoying their story and it also felt out of character with how he behaves with his friends and his granny.
I know a lot of people liked this VN, so your mileage may vary. Again, it's beautifully made and the voice acting was enjoyable too.
I've been meaning to play this for quite some time now and FINALLLYYYYYYYYYYY I have sat down and had two extremely lovely nights playing this and gaaaAAAAAHHHHHHH I AM OVERCOME WITH SUCH EXTREME FEELS GODDDDDDDDD. What an absolutely fantastic game. I LOVE CHRYS AND SHAY SO MUCH???? And also just the whole cast tbh. They were all so much fun, the dynamics were so entertaining, the cute soft moments were so heartwarming. It filled me up from the inside out like a warm cup of tea ahhh.... 🥺💕
Even starting from when you first load up the game, you know you're in for a treat. From the lovely art, to the peaceful but sprightly music, to the goorrrgeous UI that fits everything about the game to a T and just feels so full of personality and delight. Then you actually dive into the shenanigans and are met with some of the most instantly lovable characters you'll ever meet. I bonded with Chrys almost instantly, I will admit lakdjfakds From his rampant anxiety and awkwardness in social situations, to his hatred of customer service, and even to the troubles that he has finding friends and feeling like he belongs. And then Shay! I loved just how absolutely sweet and charismatic he was, always assuming that he was in the wrong, just trying to do his best GUHHHH. HE WAS SUCH A SWEETHEART. The two of them together just made for this wonderfully fun back-and-forth dynamic, and I loved both their entertaining ripostes and their soft moments.
The other characters were no less enjoyable! Absolutely loved Bea. What a delight! She seemed to fill the screen with her jovialty every time she was in a scene. I really wish she could have been my best friend HAHAHA. And the other friends were also great -- I thought it was a wonderful balance of giving us enough about them and really fleshing them out as memorable chars without them overtaking the protagonists or anything. They felt perfectly done, and especially when everyone was there together, it made for such a wonderfully homey feeling (my favorite was Chrys's party alkdjfalskd THAT SLEEPOVER CG WAS JUST TOO DARN CUTE???? 😭💕
The art was GORGEOUSSSSSSSS the whole entire time. The sprites! Their cute expressions! The beautifully detailed backgrounds! And the CGs AHHHHHH. ESPECIALLY THE LITTLE CHIBI CGS I LOVED THOSE SO MUCH. They always made me smile so much every time I got a new one. And the non-chibi CGs were just absolutely beautifully done. They always came at the perfect time for maximum right-in-my-heart feels guhhHHHhhhhHHHhh I think my favorite was the kiss one in the flowershop............. It was just..... so sweet...... weeping a tad 🥺
The story overall was wonderfully written. Just a fun, engaging style, dialogue that made me want to be friends with literally everyone. The build-up of Chrys and Shay's relationship was beautifully done, and I enjoyed getting to learn new bits and pieces about them along the way. AND THEN IN THE EPILOGUE DKLFAJSKDJFALDSK I was all smiles, I couldn't help it. Eyes were moist.
Overall just, a really incredibly well-done game with an adorable couple, fun dynamic characters, some absolutely amazing art, and great writing that will keep you smiling long after you've finished up with it. I enjoyed this so muchhlkasjdlgaksdjflsakdfad I'm going to be thinking (and crying) about these two all night now AHHHHH 😭💕
A friend recommended me tattoo and tulips, I love visual novel games even more if they are LGBT+, but every time I want to extract the game's zip files, I get "corrupted file", is there a solution? i really like to play tatto and tulips a lot
The zip you downloaded is for windows
(Sorry if it's misspelled, I haven't learned English very well yet)
I am so glad I finally got time to play this game! Everything about this was so well done. The art, voice acting, GUI, music selection, EVERYTHING I loved! Also the characters were so intruiging and Shay became my favorite right off the bat! Lovely work and what a well written story, definitely everyone needs to check this out if they want a good story with relatable characters and a game with a ton of love put into it!
Awww Lacy! I'm glad you were able to get around to playing it! Such kind words, that mean so much from someone who I know is super talented! <3 I hope we've managed to make a fan out of you.
I may be terrible with writing long reviews, but let me tell you - this game is BEAUTIFUL and worth your time. Every character has virtues and flaws, and the conflict was executed in a very real and natural way. All the CGs were lovely, and the voice actors did an amazing job. The story pacing was neither too long nor too short, and everything just turned out great. Sincerely, this really hits super close to home with realism on some lines, and I cannot recommend it enough. I am truly in love with every member of the cast, and I am so happy to have witnessed everyone reach their happy ending <3
I already had the pleasure of playing the demo but I finally found a moment to dive into the whole story, too. And what a charming experience it was. 💕
The whole cast was fun and lovely (partially thanks to excellent voice acting) but Chrys was hands down my favorite. As a fellow over-thinker, his fears and motivations really spoke to me and I feel like I could've said some of his lines myself. (right down to his opinions on noisy children lol) (he's also just the biggest cutie, I'm not sorry) And I think you did a great job showing him work through his fears and slowly accept his feelings for Shay. (though I wish we learned a bit more about Chrys's past; there were hints here and there but nothing was said explicitly so I can only assume what might have happened)
I liked that you took the time to slowly progress Chrys and Shay's relationship over the course of the story and that you didn't stop at them getting together but actually showed them interacting as a couple. (and dealing with problems, too, though not in the most skillful way at first) (but I think the little imperfections make their relationship more realistic so props for that 👌)
Also, let me just say that the art was beautiful and the GUI was so well-made (I really loved how the text fit neatly within the lines in the textbox, as if it was taken straight out of a notebook). It was a pleasure to play through. Great job! 💕
Hi Hiro again! Thanks for leaving a review( not once but twice 💕 I’m happy you came back for more and that the story was enjoyable! The VA’s deserve every ounce of praise they have received I couldn’t be happier with their performances!
I’m always pumping a fist in the air when I hear more people love Chrys, he’s so dear to me and he deserves the entire world and more. Yes delving in his past would have only helped! I will keep that in mind if I ever decide to do more with this story, thank you for saying so.
yes! I think that’s a trap that so many romance stories fall into, getting the main couple together and then promptly stopping. Sort of defeats the purpose of a romance to me? Like, this is what I waited for- I want to see them flourish now! They are perfectly imperfect, I’m glad their clumsiness was also endearing.
the artists all really outdid themselves and I am so grateful they wanted to work with me on this super indulgent love story, so much thanks to them for sucking in the reader base to even interact with my story in the first place.
Again! Glad you had a good time and thanks again for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review of your experience! I’m excited to keep these good vibes going and to keep delivering love stories full of love. P.S I’ll be playing Quaint very soon (it’s been on my list forever and I have to support my fellow BL creators 💪)
Oh, I'd be down for a sequel if you ever made one, just saying 🤭
I'd risk saying that couples getting together IS the most exciting part of a romantic story and what most people want to see. Because after that happens they're either perfectly happy (which is boring) or they start having normal relationship problems and the fairytale ends. But I think it can be done well and I liked what you did with the boys. ^^
Also, I'll be very happy if you give Quaint a try 💕 (and I think you might find some similarities between Q and Chrys ^^).
Ok so I finished this game a few days ago and wanted to organize my thoughts. First of all this game is incredibly high quality (and underrated!!) and everything from the GUI to the voice acting elevated the experience for me. I loved all of the characters, specifically Bea because she is such a homie and of course Shay and Chrys were very sweet throughout the game.
I love vns with drama and it was executed very well and relatably in this story. I was very much invested all the way to the end knowing both characters had baggage and it ended up working out in the end. I also think it's cute how Shay looks like he'd be dark and moody but it's the other way around and actually he's the ray of sunshine LOL. Grandma is also an unspoken MVP of this story and I very much enjoyed her relationship with Chrys, it's some of the most genuine stuff I've read in a vn.
Honestly I really enjoyed it, and it did not feel like 60,000 words because of how well the story was structured. Like it didn't feel like unnecessary filler or anything. As others have said I really look forward to the next project y'all decide to work on!!
Coming from such a talented creator this comment hit extra hard for me! Such a nice thing to wake up to! I’m so pleased you played the game and took the time to left a rate and a comment.
Relate ability and authenticity is an important part of my writing process. This story comes from a very real part of me. Drama for this project sort of wrote itself thanks to Chrys’ anxiety lolol because anxiety makes everything worse…
lmao yeah the projects original selling point was the comedic contrast between sunshine and gloomy character but if the aesthetics were swapped. When you take a look at Chrys (minus his near permanent scowl) he doesn’t look so cynical lmfaoo. As silly as it is, I think once those engage with the story the premise and the characters feel less like tropes that they started as and become real people. Best of both worlds for me 💕
I’m glad that the length of the project hasn’t deterred too many people and that its length helps the story, not hurt it. Thank you for all your kind words! I’m excited to announce there will be 3 more projects from us this year! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts 🫶
For sure! I thought I'd leave a comment because this really was a great project! Haha, I did really take to Chrys's friend dynamic with Bea where he's a bit more honest. Definitely makes clear that he's just concerned and overthinks on top of his cynicism. I can tell a lot of work was put into this story, and excited for the future projects :^)
I enjoyed this game a lot! I loved the art and characters, especially the side ones (Granny and Bea are my favorites), and the writing is especially good. Even when Chrys was unreasonably upset for something blown out of proportion, you could still understand why he felt that way, which is a testament to the quality of the writing. Also, all the VAs did a fantastic job!
Shay is such a sweet guy--I liked that he stayed friends with Eli because that's something you don't see a lot of in romantic stories but can be true to life. Like Chrys, I thought for a while that he was just too perfect, but nice guys don't have to be boring, and I liked his characterisation. Overall, great game!
Thank you so much for taking the time to not only play the game, but to leave your thoughts on it! 🥹
I’m so glad you enjoyed the side characters, the art, and the writing 🫠 (such a nice thing to hear that it made up for some of the less palatable parts).
Again, thank you for your kind words and I hope you consider playing our next project coming out late August 😁
This was EXCELLENT! The entire project was very highly polished, from the writing, to the art (both CGs and backgrounds), to the UI, to the voice acting.
I really appreciated how grounded the story was and the care put into creating a well-rounded cast of characters. Rather than feeling exclusively like Chrys' love story, it felt like a story that was more about Chrys' growth and his process of healing. We see him grow closer to his friends, and we see his relationship with his grandma evolve. He even has a good heart-to-heart with Shay's ex, which was one of my favorite moments in the game; it really concluded Chrys' arc in a very satisfying way, as he is finally able to "close the door" with an "ex" in a mature and thoughtful way (even if it wasn't "his" ex). The story is a bit of a slow burn, but rightfully so - the process of healing is slow, and seeing Chrys warm up over the course of the story was very heartwarming to watch. When Shay and Chrys got together, it felt like a triumph for Chrys as a person because he finally felt comfortable being vulnerable/trusting again.
I loved both of the leads! Chrys was an adorable spitfire, with his own host of relatable insecurities and anxieties. Shay was...basically the perfect romantic lead? He was continuously understanding, sympathetic, and conscious of Chrys' needs. While it was clear that he was interested in Chrys, it never felt like he trespassed on Chrys' boundaries. (Also, not going to lie, Shay is very attractive.)
While there is drama in the storyline, it never feels dramatic or overly manufactured. Chrys' reactions make a lot of sense considering his experiences and his wariness around people, and throughout I only felt empathy for all sides involved, as they try to navigate a slightly rocky relationship. I especially liked the final climax, as I understood both sides: Shay's desire to have closure with his ex, and Chrys' understable anxiety about the possible infidelity.
Overall, I think that this was a really cozy, heartwarming love story that was well-conceived and perfectly executed. As I mentioned before, the art is absolutely gorgeous (and I loved the chibi CGs as well)! The sketchbook UI was adorable and perfectly suited the theme. And all of the voice actors did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life.
Really looking forward to what M2B is cooking up next ;)
thank you Chatter for taking some of your time and spending it with Chrys and friends! I’m so glad you enjoyed!
This was such a well worded review! I appreciate you saying this was more than Chrys’ love story, because it really is about relationships of all kinds!
I’m so happy you enjoyed the scene with Chrys and Eli, it is also one of my favorite scenes because it’s so important for young people to acknowledge that exes can be friends if that’s something they both want.
I’m glad you still found Shay attractive through it all, his “perfection” didn’t scare you away initially.
So happy to hear that you enjoyed the climax and by extension the whole game! 💕high praise from someone I consider to be so ridiculously talented!
I have not played the game yet, but the art looks beautiful. Makes me realize I have a lot to improve in when it comes to art lmao. (I'm attempting making a visual Novel myself for the first time, and am creating the art for it too.)
You've got this! And don't worry, our artist Cat practices so much, if you practice enough I have no doubt your art will be just as good! Good luck on your visual novel! This was my first and it was an amazing experience! Feel free to link it here, when you finish! I'd love to see it!
So, I have to say the obvious: the art was magnficient, from sprites, to backgrounds, including CGs. The voice actors were excellent (the talk Shay and Chrys have at the end of the game, under the rain... geez!).
But being more of a writer than anything else, I have to say I was blown away by the writing, as I have a better grasp at the tools used to convey the story: I thought it was a bit slow-paced at first, but oh god: this is what this game needed, and I realised that only when I was engaged later in the storyline.
I adored how Chrys's anxiety was depicted. It felt grounded and realistic. I can't go into too much detail, since it's spoilers territory, but the weight of his past experience really showed through the game and he really was a fleshed out character. Shay was a very great character too, and I love how he became more and more attractive as he became less and less perfect.
This game is about something simple: love and relationships. Simple, you said? It really explores what it means to be in a romantic relationship, and it really did it magnificently. I especially loved the final discussion between Eli and Chrys. It was a really good one, definitely my favourite scene in the whole VN, and also one of my favourites scenes of all time in all the VNs I've played. The romance scenes were also extremely cute (the first kiss... the rain scene... the final scene... aaaaah!!!!). I also loved the dynamics in the friends' group: dating sims rarely focus on how cool having friends is, so it was very refreshing.
Long story short... I loved it, and that's saying the least. It really was an AMAZING game, and I definitely think people should check it out!!
Congrats to all the team, it was really amazing! But now guys, I'd like to reach out: if someday, you consider translating the game into other languages (which would be quite a lot of work, I imagine, haha!), and consider French as an option, don't hesitate to hit me up, I'd love to help: I really think more people should play this game, it really conveys great and healthy messages on relationships. But anyway, I'm looking forward to your next game!
Yes, I was blown away by the sheer quality of everyone's collective talents! (Ryan Hoyle's emotional lines had me clutching my pearls when I first heard them oh mann)
I want to say thank you for giving a lot of writer related feedback. It honestly means so much! Realistic betrayals of the characters was important to me and I think the reason Chrys' anxiety feels so real is become it comes from a real place- me, lol. And YES, Shay getting more attractive as he loses his perfection is the best way to put it!
Thank you for saying how much you enjoyed the Chrys and Eli talk- I honestly expected a lot of people to blow past it or not really understand it's purpose. But as a queer person who is still best friends with my ex (so much she is my maid of honor) I wanted to show that such a thing is possible, and should be encouraged imo. (Though ofc every relationship is different) (and fav scene out of all the VN's you've played...? I- don't deserve such praise tyty thank youuuuuu)
I'm so glad you enjoyed the romantic scenes, I def wanted to hit those out of the park, I wanted to melt hearts. (everything else helped so much, god the music alone).
And yes! Showing friendships/familial relationships is so important for stories, I am def not done with these characters, but I wanted them to have a real stance in the world.
So sweet of you to offer! I'd love to localize/translate this game (the beast that it is) but it will take lot's of time and effort on everyone but me (mostly the translator and programmer) it's something I want to do, but can't do this year basically. But, when I come back around to doing it I am 1000% keeping you in mind.
Again thanks for giving Tattoos and Tulips your time, your love, and your thoughts. I couldn't be more blessed to receive a comment like this, have a great...well everything! <3 Our next game will be here sooner than you think ;) so stay tuned aghhh!
I played through the demo, it was cute and fun! (though poor Chrys has just the worst luck ever, haha)
The art is gorgeous, I loved the variety of outfits and the CGs. And props for the flowery theme you've got going, I hope you keep it up throughout the game. ^^
Omg Hiro I’m so glad you played and decided to leave a comment! Chrys is a walking disaster, but we love him for it. I am so proud of our artists! Veryfatcat especially who consistently proves that her talent has no limit 💖
My name isn’t flowersforjoy for nothing- flowers everywhere I say!
Perfect feel good game to play when you are going through a rough time. It has an uplifting story with a botanic array of humor. I can not wait for the full version to release!
Thank you for leaving a comment! Cat is a core member of Meant to Bee Studios, so if possible her sprite art will be a part of every project we do. 💕 Thank you again for showing the game, and her some love!
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HELPPP I couldnt finish the game because of the gorgeous BGM. I has been my fav bgm to listen while studying <333
This is such a sweet comment! Yes our composer did an impeccable job. They actually worked with us on our most recent project- “Rectifier: In Bloom”
thank you for sharing your thoughts, and playing our game with a banger soundtrack 💞
OMG. On my way to find the other BGMs on SoundCloud!!
This game is really nice, I find Chrys unbearable at times, but we're different people with different experiences, so I get it. Anyway, very cute, very lovely, makes me happy, good game.
Thank you for playing and sharing your thoughts! Chrys is pretty polarizing lol, I’m glad he didn’t keep you from enjoying the game as a whole. As you said, different experiences. I’m glad your experience was a net positive one 💞
Hey I was wondering when your game is coming to steam? and would it have achieves. I haven't finished the game fully but I would love too!
I am still in the process of moving it to Steam but I hope to do so by the end of this year. However, as the game is kinetic I don’t think there will be any achievements. Thank you for your interest.
I would implore you to add achievements anyway, Ebi-Himes is an example of KVN's that have them added. The completionist and extra sense of progression makes reading through entire VN's worth it!
Ty! I'll keep that in mind.
This is so cute! I haven't played it fully yet, but I love it. I wanted to ask if anyone knows if the soundtrack is anywhere to download, because I love listening to this kind of music while I'm drawing. if I can't download it then its fine, I do have a playlist lol. Anyway, again, love the game!!
Hey hey! Thanks for leaving such a kind comment! You can listen to the soundtrack here on soundcloud (not sure if you can download) I'm so glad you like the music! I also hope you enjoy the remainder of the game <3 I'd love to hear your thoughts!
https://soundcloud.com/tohera/sets/tattoos-tulips-soundtrack?utm_source=clipboar...
TYSM for the link!! I finished the game now and I absolutely loved it, now one of my favorite visual novels!!
AGHHH ty for saying so, this is so lovely <3
CUUUUTTTEEE
I liked the VN and the art is beautiful, but I stopped playing because I just couldn't take Chrys' behaviour any more.
He seems to constantly take a small action of Shay's, project the worst possible spin on it and never checking in with Shay himself about what's actually going on. He uses this to justify cussing out Shay in his thoughts and later violating his privacy. This totally took me out of enjoying their story and it also felt out of character with how he behaves with his friends and his granny.
I know a lot of people liked this VN, so your mileage may vary. Again, it's beautifully made and the voice acting was enjoyable too.
I've been meaning to play this for quite some time now and FINALLLYYYYYYYYYYY I have sat down and had two extremely lovely nights playing this and gaaaAAAAAHHHHHHH I AM OVERCOME WITH SUCH EXTREME FEELS GODDDDDDDDD. What an absolutely fantastic game. I LOVE CHRYS AND SHAY SO MUCH???? And also just the whole cast tbh. They were all so much fun, the dynamics were so entertaining, the cute soft moments were so heartwarming. It filled me up from the inside out like a warm cup of tea ahhh.... 🥺💕
Even starting from when you first load up the game, you know you're in for a treat. From the lovely art, to the peaceful but sprightly music, to the goorrrgeous UI that fits everything about the game to a T and just feels so full of personality and delight. Then you actually dive into the shenanigans and are met with some of the most instantly lovable characters you'll ever meet. I bonded with Chrys almost instantly, I will admit lakdjfakds From his rampant anxiety and awkwardness in social situations, to his hatred of customer service, and even to the troubles that he has finding friends and feeling like he belongs. And then Shay! I loved just how absolutely sweet and charismatic he was, always assuming that he was in the wrong, just trying to do his best GUHHHH. HE WAS SUCH A SWEETHEART. The two of them together just made for this wonderfully fun back-and-forth dynamic, and I loved both their entertaining ripostes and their soft moments.
The other characters were no less enjoyable! Absolutely loved Bea. What a delight! She seemed to fill the screen with her jovialty every time she was in a scene. I really wish she could have been my best friend HAHAHA. And the other friends were also great -- I thought it was a wonderful balance of giving us enough about them and really fleshing them out as memorable chars without them overtaking the protagonists or anything. They felt perfectly done, and especially when everyone was there together, it made for such a wonderfully homey feeling (my favorite was Chrys's party alkdjfalskd THAT SLEEPOVER CG WAS JUST TOO DARN CUTE???? 😭💕
The art was GORGEOUSSSSSSSS the whole entire time. The sprites! Their cute expressions! The beautifully detailed backgrounds! And the CGs AHHHHHH. ESPECIALLY THE LITTLE CHIBI CGS I LOVED THOSE SO MUCH. They always made me smile so much every time I got a new one. And the non-chibi CGs were just absolutely beautifully done. They always came at the perfect time for maximum right-in-my-heart feels guhhHHHhhhhHHHhh I think my favorite was the kiss one in the flowershop............. It was just..... so sweet...... weeping a tad 🥺
The story overall was wonderfully written. Just a fun, engaging style, dialogue that made me want to be friends with literally everyone. The build-up of Chrys and Shay's relationship was beautifully done, and I enjoyed getting to learn new bits and pieces about them along the way. AND THEN IN THE EPILOGUE DKLFAJSKDJFALDSK I was all smiles, I couldn't help it. Eyes were moist.
Overall just, a really incredibly well-done game with an adorable couple, fun dynamic characters, some absolutely amazing art, and great writing that will keep you smiling long after you've finished up with it. I enjoyed this so muchhlkasjdlgaksdjflsakdfad I'm going to be thinking (and crying) about these two all night now AHHHHH 😭💕
A friend recommended me tattoo and tulips, I love visual novel games even more if they are LGBT+, but every time I want to extract the game's zip files, I get "corrupted file", is there a solution? i really like to play tatto and tulips a lot
The zip you downloaded is for windows
(Sorry if it's misspelled, I haven't learned English very well yet)
I am so glad I finally got time to play this game! Everything about this was so well done. The art, voice acting, GUI, music selection, EVERYTHING I loved! Also the characters were so intruiging and Shay became my favorite right off the bat! Lovely work and what a well written story, definitely everyone needs to check this out if they want a good story with relatable characters and a game with a ton of love put into it!
Awww Lacy! I'm glad you were able to get around to playing it! Such kind words, that mean so much from someone who I know is super talented! <3 I hope we've managed to make a fan out of you.
I may be terrible with writing long reviews, but let me tell you - this game is BEAUTIFUL and worth your time. Every character has virtues and flaws, and the conflict was executed in a very real and natural way. All the CGs were lovely, and the voice actors did an amazing job. The story pacing was neither too long nor too short, and everything just turned out great. Sincerely, this really hits super close to home with realism on some lines, and I cannot recommend it enough. I am truly in love with every member of the cast, and I am so happy to have witnessed everyone reach their happy ending <3
thank you for taking the time to leave a review friend 💖🥹 I’m glad everything was good for you and that you found the game beautiful!
I already had the pleasure of playing the demo but I finally found a moment to dive into the whole story, too. And what a charming experience it was. 💕
The whole cast was fun and lovely (partially thanks to excellent voice acting) but Chrys was hands down my favorite. As a fellow over-thinker, his fears and motivations really spoke to me and I feel like I could've said some of his lines myself. (right down to his opinions on noisy children lol) (he's also just the biggest cutie, I'm not sorry) And I think you did a great job showing him work through his fears and slowly accept his feelings for Shay. (though I wish we learned a bit more about Chrys's past; there were hints here and there but nothing was said explicitly so I can only assume what might have happened)
I liked that you took the time to slowly progress Chrys and Shay's relationship over the course of the story and that you didn't stop at them getting together but actually showed them interacting as a couple. (and dealing with problems, too, though not in the most skillful way at first) (but I think the little imperfections make their relationship more realistic so props for that 👌)
Also, let me just say that the art was beautiful and the GUI was so well-made (I really loved how the text fit neatly within the lines in the textbox, as if it was taken straight out of a notebook). It was a pleasure to play through. Great job! 💕
Hi Hiro again! Thanks for leaving a review( not once but twice 💕 I’m happy you came back for more and that the story was enjoyable! The VA’s deserve every ounce of praise they have received I couldn’t be happier with their performances!
I’m always pumping a fist in the air when I hear more people love Chrys, he’s so dear to me and he deserves the entire world and more. Yes delving in his past would have only helped! I will keep that in mind if I ever decide to do more with this story, thank you for saying so.
yes! I think that’s a trap that so many romance stories fall into, getting the main couple together and then promptly stopping. Sort of defeats the purpose of a romance to me? Like, this is what I waited for- I want to see them flourish now! They are perfectly imperfect, I’m glad their clumsiness was also endearing.
the artists all really outdid themselves and I am so grateful they wanted to work with me on this super indulgent love story, so much thanks to them for sucking in the reader base to even interact with my story in the first place.
Again! Glad you had a good time and thanks again for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review of your experience! I’m excited to keep these good vibes going and to keep delivering love stories full of love. P.S I’ll be playing Quaint very soon (it’s been on my list forever and I have to support my fellow BL creators 💪)
Oh, I'd be down for a sequel if you ever made one, just saying 🤭
I'd risk saying that couples getting together IS the most exciting part of a romantic story and what most people want to see. Because after that happens they're either perfectly happy (which is boring) or they start having normal relationship problems and the fairytale ends. But I think it can be done well and I liked what you did with the boys. ^^
Also, I'll be very happy if you give Quaint a try 💕 (and I think you might find some similarities between Q and Chrys ^^).
Ok so I finished this game a few days ago and wanted to organize my thoughts. First of all this game is incredibly high quality (and underrated!!) and everything from the GUI to the voice acting elevated the experience for me. I loved all of the characters, specifically Bea because she is such a homie and of course Shay and Chrys were very sweet throughout the game.
I love vns with drama and it was executed very well and relatably in this story. I was very much invested all the way to the end knowing both characters had baggage and it ended up working out in the end. I also think it's cute how Shay looks like he'd be dark and moody but it's the other way around and actually he's the ray of sunshine LOL. Grandma is also an unspoken MVP of this story and I very much enjoyed her relationship with Chrys, it's some of the most genuine stuff I've read in a vn.
Honestly I really enjoyed it, and it did not feel like 60,000 words because of how well the story was structured. Like it didn't feel like unnecessary filler or anything. As others have said I really look forward to the next project y'all decide to work on!!
Coming from such a talented creator this comment hit extra hard for me! Such a nice thing to wake up to! I’m so pleased you played the game and took the time to left a rate and a comment.
Relate ability and authenticity is an important part of my writing process. This story comes from a very real part of me. Drama for this project sort of wrote itself thanks to Chrys’ anxiety lolol because anxiety makes everything worse…
lmao yeah the projects original selling point was the comedic contrast between sunshine and gloomy character but if the aesthetics were swapped. When you take a look at Chrys (minus his near permanent scowl) he doesn’t look so cynical lmfaoo. As silly as it is, I think once those engage with the story the premise and the characters feel less like tropes that they started as and become real people. Best of both worlds for me 💕
I’m glad that the length of the project hasn’t deterred too many people and that its length helps the story, not hurt it. Thank you for all your kind words! I’m excited to announce there will be 3 more projects from us this year! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts 🫶
For sure! I thought I'd leave a comment because this really was a great project! Haha, I did really take to Chrys's friend dynamic with Bea where he's a bit more honest. Definitely makes clear that he's just concerned and overthinks on top of his cynicism. I can tell a lot of work was put into this story, and excited for the future projects :^)
I enjoyed this game a lot! I loved the art and characters, especially the side ones (Granny and Bea are my favorites), and the writing is especially good. Even when Chrys was unreasonably upset for something blown out of proportion, you could still understand why he felt that way, which is a testament to the quality of the writing. Also, all the VAs did a fantastic job!
Shay is such a sweet guy--I liked that he stayed friends with Eli because that's something you don't see a lot of in romantic stories but can be true to life. Like Chrys, I thought for a while that he was just too perfect, but nice guys don't have to be boring, and I liked his characterisation. Overall, great game!
Thank you so much for taking the time to not only play the game, but to leave your thoughts on it! 🥹
I’m so glad you enjoyed the side characters, the art, and the writing 🫠 (such a nice thing to hear that it made up for some of the less palatable parts).
Again, thank you for your kind words and I hope you consider playing our next project coming out late August 😁
This was EXCELLENT! The entire project was very highly polished, from the writing, to the art (both CGs and backgrounds), to the UI, to the voice acting.
I really appreciated how grounded the story was and the care put into creating a well-rounded cast of characters. Rather than feeling exclusively like Chrys' love story, it felt like a story that was more about Chrys' growth and his process of healing. We see him grow closer to his friends, and we see his relationship with his grandma evolve. He even has a good heart-to-heart with Shay's ex, which was one of my favorite moments in the game; it really concluded Chrys' arc in a very satisfying way, as he is finally able to "close the door" with an "ex" in a mature and thoughtful way (even if it wasn't "his" ex). The story is a bit of a slow burn, but rightfully so - the process of healing is slow, and seeing Chrys warm up over the course of the story was very heartwarming to watch. When Shay and Chrys got together, it felt like a triumph for Chrys as a person because he finally felt comfortable being vulnerable/trusting again.
I loved both of the leads! Chrys was an adorable spitfire, with his own host of relatable insecurities and anxieties. Shay was...basically the perfect romantic lead? He was continuously understanding, sympathetic, and conscious of Chrys' needs. While it was clear that he was interested in Chrys, it never felt like he trespassed on Chrys' boundaries. (Also, not going to lie, Shay is very attractive.)
While there is drama in the storyline, it never feels dramatic or overly manufactured. Chrys' reactions make a lot of sense considering his experiences and his wariness around people, and throughout I only felt empathy for all sides involved, as they try to navigate a slightly rocky relationship. I especially liked the final climax, as I understood both sides: Shay's desire to have closure with his ex, and Chrys' understable anxiety about the possible infidelity.
Overall, I think that this was a really cozy, heartwarming love story that was well-conceived and perfectly executed. As I mentioned before, the art is absolutely gorgeous (and I loved the chibi CGs as well)! The sketchbook UI was adorable and perfectly suited the theme. And all of the voice actors did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life.
Really looking forward to what M2B is cooking up next ;)
thank you Chatter for taking some of your time and spending it with Chrys and friends! I’m so glad you enjoyed!
This was such a well worded review! I appreciate you saying this was more than Chrys’ love story, because it really is about relationships of all kinds!
I’m so happy you enjoyed the scene with Chrys and Eli, it is also one of my favorite scenes because it’s so important for young people to acknowledge that exes can be friends if that’s something they both want.
I’m glad you still found Shay attractive through it all, his “perfection” didn’t scare you away initially.
So happy to hear that you enjoyed the climax and by extension the whole game! 💕high praise from someone I consider to be so ridiculously talented!
And don’t worry there is more to come 🫡💖
Oh my gosh
I hope this is the good kind of, 'oh my gosh' lol
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I have not played the game yet, but the art looks beautiful. Makes me realize I have a lot to improve in when it comes to art lmao. (I'm attempting making a visual Novel myself for the first time, and am creating the art for it too.)
You've got this! And don't worry, our artist Cat practices so much, if you practice enough I have no doubt your art will be just as good! Good luck on your visual novel! This was my first and it was an amazing experience! Feel free to link it here, when you finish! I'd love to see it!
Hey! I finally finished the game!
So, I have to say the obvious: the art was magnficient, from sprites, to backgrounds, including CGs. The voice actors were excellent (the talk Shay and Chrys have at the end of the game, under the rain... geez!).
But being more of a writer than anything else, I have to say I was blown away by the writing, as I have a better grasp at the tools used to convey the story: I thought it was a bit slow-paced at first, but oh god: this is what this game needed, and I realised that only when I was engaged later in the storyline.
I adored how Chrys's anxiety was depicted. It felt grounded and realistic. I can't go into too much detail, since it's spoilers territory, but the weight of his past experience really showed through the game and he really was a fleshed out character. Shay was a very great character too, and I love how he became more and more attractive as he became less and less perfect.
This game is about something simple: love and relationships. Simple, you said? It really explores what it means to be in a romantic relationship, and it really did it magnificently. I especially loved the final discussion between Eli and Chrys. It was a really good one, definitely my favourite scene in the whole VN, and also one of my favourites scenes of all time in all the VNs I've played. The romance scenes were also extremely cute (the first kiss... the rain scene... the final scene... aaaaah!!!!). I also loved the dynamics in the friends' group: dating sims rarely focus on how cool having friends is, so it was very refreshing.
Long story short... I loved it, and that's saying the least. It really was an AMAZING game, and I definitely think people should check it out!!
Congrats to all the team, it was really amazing! But now guys, I'd like to reach out: if someday, you consider translating the game into other languages (which would be quite a lot of work, I imagine, haha!), and consider French as an option, don't hesitate to hit me up, I'd love to help: I really think more people should play this game, it really conveys great and healthy messages on relationships. But anyway, I'm looking forward to your next game!
I am going to respond to this, but I need to time to form proper coherent thoughts aghhhhh!
Yes, I was blown away by the sheer quality of everyone's collective talents! (Ryan Hoyle's emotional lines had me clutching my pearls when I first heard them oh mann)
I want to say thank you for giving a lot of writer related feedback. It honestly means so much! Realistic betrayals of the characters was important to me and I think the reason Chrys' anxiety feels so real is become it comes from a real place- me, lol. And YES, Shay getting more attractive as he loses his perfection is the best way to put it!
Thank you for saying how much you enjoyed the Chrys and Eli talk- I honestly expected a lot of people to blow past it or not really understand it's purpose. But as a queer person who is still best friends with my ex (so much she is my maid of honor) I wanted to show that such a thing is possible, and should be encouraged imo. (Though ofc every relationship is different) (and fav scene out of all the VN's you've played...? I- don't deserve such praise tyty thank youuuuuu)
I'm so glad you enjoyed the romantic scenes, I def wanted to hit those out of the park, I wanted to melt hearts. (everything else helped so much, god the music alone).
And yes! Showing friendships/familial relationships is so important for stories, I am def not done with these characters, but I wanted them to have a real stance in the world.
So sweet of you to offer! I'd love to localize/translate this game (the beast that it is) but it will take lot's of time and effort on everyone but me (mostly the translator and programmer) it's something I want to do, but can't do this year basically. But, when I come back around to doing it I am 1000% keeping you in mind.
Again thanks for giving Tattoos and Tulips your time, your love, and your thoughts. I couldn't be more blessed to receive a comment like this, have a great...well everything! <3 Our next game will be here sooner than you think ;) so stay tuned aghhh!
The art is beautiful and the characters are so adorable and sweet. I think, I just found a diamond<3
P.S. Died of cuteness
This is such a sweet comment ;_; thank youu for leaving it! I hope you enjoy the full game when it comes out in April 🥹💖
super adorable game! I loved the demo, the backgrounds are so cute (and bees everywhere!) amazing job, looking forward to following this project <3
thank you for leaving a comment! I’m so happy to hear you loved the demo, yessss bees everywhere 🐝!!! Full release is in April so stay tuned 💗
I played through the demo, it was cute and fun! (though poor Chrys has just the worst luck ever, haha)
The art is gorgeous, I loved the variety of outfits and the CGs. And props for the flowery theme you've got going, I hope you keep it up throughout the game. ^^
Good job! 💕
Omg Hiro I’m so glad you played and decided to leave a comment! Chrys is a walking disaster, but we love him for it. I am so proud of our artists! Veryfatcat especially who consistently proves that her talent has no limit 💖
My name isn’t flowersforjoy for nothing- flowers everywhere I say!
Thank you from all of us!
Perfect feel good game to play when you are going through a rough time. It has an uplifting story with a botanic array of humor. I can not wait for the full version to release!
This comment is so wonderfully worded, thank you for playing and leaving a comment 🥹💖
Incredible art work by VeryFatCat! Looking forward to their involvement in future projects (:
Thank you for leaving a comment! Cat is a core member of Meant to Bee Studios, so if possible her sprite art will be a part of every project we do. 💕 Thank you again for showing the game, and her some love!