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It's tough having a crush. Especially when that crush is on your best friend. And especially when that crush lasts five, ten years! But it's OK—you can text him! Who knows, maybe he'll finally figure out what you've been unable to say these many years. Or, you'll just annoy him! Either way.

A short and sweet text-messaging-based visual novel created in seven days for the Only One of Any Asset (O2A2) Queer Edition Jam 2023!

As per the jam rules, this game contains:

<1,000 words (991 to be exact)
1 sprite + 1 BG
1 music track
1 sound effect

As per my own rules, this game contains:

Silly texting dialogue and shenanigans
Self-indulgent gay feels (whoops how did those get in there)
A very cute ace char who hasn't quite figured himself out yet
Two different endings based on your texting prowess (can you get the cute sweet scene at the end?? teehee)

The two characters, Genzou and Iggy, are from my main game, Our Wonderland, but you don't need to know anything about them or the game to enjoy this little story! (Though if you like them, I hope you might try out the main game!!)

Content Warnings: adult language, topics regarding mental health (in particular, anxiety)

Credits:

Writing, art, scripting, and GUI: Carrot
Music: ISAo
Additional code: Yet Another Phone for Ren'Py by Nighten, Snowfall GUI by tofurocks
Testing: key

Texting the Awkward Ace Guy You've Had a Crush on Since High School screenshots