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҉ ⁀➷ 𝑺𝑷𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑭𝑳𝑶𝑾𝑬𝑹𝑺

╰ 𝒁𝒂𝒚𝒏𝒆 LOVE AND DEEPSPACE: SPRING AND FLOWERS

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Hi Nik, could you do a RO poll, to see who's most popular? It might be fun to do after every episode to see if it changes.

good idea! :> the winner of the last poll before ep2 was Rainn for reference :>

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Demo Update (April, 24, 2025): Episode 2

Added: +150k (including code + duplicate job scenes with text variations)

TOTAL: 303,452 WORDS

Here is episode 2. The demo is over 300,000 words and since the last update I've learned the trick of separating files so there will likely be errors and maybe some inconsistencies/continuity errors. Please give me a heads up if you do find any error or typo. I will be looking for beta testers in the future. This is my first IF so I'm still learning as I go.

After fixing everything, I remain uncertain about the stats. A large part of me doesn't want visible stats at all since there's so many I can use, limiting myself to a couple is making it difficult to balance them. If anyone has any suggestions from other IFs or from experience, I'm happy to hear them.

In this episode:

See the aftermath of episode 1's cliffhanger.

Get a taste of what work is going to look like now that you're starting...and learn news of a possible promotion opportunity. The seeds of a rivalry are planted.

Meet two new people that may or may not become regular faces in your life.

Meet G (editor route)

Go to a club with your roommates to cheer up.

Play Apt. 502 here.

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HUGE UPDATE: Take a look at our SUPER LEGIT feature

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Some of y’all only romance the white male LI’s and it shows

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😬😬😬😬

(rainn is funny for immediately thinking of Cal instead of L)

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Cal's route is so chaotic LMAO

LOL Cal's route seems the most chaotic now because it's the one with the most info but dont worry :> every route has its fair share of chaos. Cal's just happens to hit…too close to MC's home :P

Personally I think the Andi/Rainn/MC debacle is the most chaotic. I mean they're all best(former) friends LOL I think Rainn is capable of keeping their composure with every RO but Andi. I think the version of Rainn that the players get in Andi's route is unique to Andi's route only. It's just that different.

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ANDI SHARMA [SECRET RO]

Andi is not only your close friend but also your anchor, a confidant you can lean on through everything. Friendly and humorous, Andi is a walking green flag...aside from the fact that their job always has them traveling. Their constant disappearances and sporadic absence makes it hard for them to make any meaningful relationships, both platonic and romantic. Andi hasn't had much in the latter department...not that they're looking. They need someone who understands them. A person they believe is hard to find.

Also Rainn's best friend, Andi is now stuck in the middle of your breakup. Forced to play pacemaker and both sides. Andi doesn't want to but they don't really have a choice,do they? Better not to do anything to make things more complicated. Not that there would be any reason to. Right?

Don't date your best friend. Especially not your best friend who also happens to be your ex's best best friend. That is an easy rule. It should be an easy rule.

Andi has light brown skin, brown eyes and thick black hair. f!A's hair is wavy and falls down their back while m!A's hair is floppy and cut short just above their ears. Their style is loose and comfortable and slightly bohemian.

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Oh my god Tyril’s route carries so much angst right now. We meet him in book 1 and he’s been trying to find a way to save Kaya for almost a year and now when he’s supposed to be at peace he has to spend another year trying to get his lover back.

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so our LI we chose at the end of book 1 had to go from being the happiest they have ever been because we promised to go home with them to mourning us for a year having no idea where we are?? dont talk to me🚬

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"Leander isn't affected by MC's curse because he is already fucked up to the max" is my favorite theory btw

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regarding mc’s curse. the choice in which you can either hold back from touching leander’s hand for the first time or just outright going for it really makes me think about the exact nature of mc’s curse. we know that they’ve had it since birth, the basics of its effect and how it manifests on their hands, but because of how guarded mc is about it, we don’t really know much else. however, you can see a great difference in how it works from that single choice with leander alone.

holding back makes leander reach for mc’s hand himself, since he doesn’t want them to back out of letting him find an alternative to the senobium. however, doing so makes leander’s expression darkens, and he even goes as far as to nearly grab mc’s neck before snapping out of it and going: what an interesting curse you have! :D. it reminded me of how the praying traveller from earlier on in the game immediately went for mc’s neck when the curse took its effect on him. so there’s a very high possibility that leander is indeed affected by the curse, but his aptitude as a mage is so high that he’s able to fight back against it.

however, you see nothing wrong when mc makes the decision to hold leander’s hand of their own accord. leander is all smiley, says smth about how interesting mc’s curse is, and once again proves how he’s immune to the effects of the curse. none of that ‘expression darkening’ or ‘hand reaching for my neck’ sort of thing.

and it made me wonder about how all the times i’ve seen mc make bare hand to hand contact with someone (at least in the routes i’ve played so far, which is leander’s) was never of their own accord. the curse took effect on the traveller who took mc’s hand without hearing their warnings, and it nearly took over leander as well before he resisted it on his own.

so what if the worst of mc’s curse only happens when they are unwillingly touched? they’ve mentioned that it’s been years since they were able to touch someone like they can with leander, which suggests that while their curse has existed since birth, there might have been a time where it wasn’t as bad— or at least, the effect of the curse wasn’t at all immediate. perhaps the curse still does take effect when mc chooses to hold leander’s hand instead of hesitating, but it’s similar to how it was in the past, so leander didn’t have to make that immediate attempt to hold himself back.

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Its almost like theyre still here,,,, (said through tears)

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look at them!!

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HE'S SO HANDSOME

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Maybe I'm back or maybe not..

Just wanted to finish this art so bad. All spring news hit me a little haha... so I left my boy

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It’s been ten years since Pitch Black had been defeated by The Guardians; ten years of peace and prosperity between all of the mythological realms. Fear giving way to happiness that gave way to vulnerability.

The Man in the Moon didn’t falter in his observations— keenly aware that it was only a matter of time— but not even he could anticipate what was about to befall his beloved Guardians.

Will the newest Guardian be able to remind them why they were chosen? Remind them that the light will always defeat the dark? Or is it already too late?

Demo Features

Play as a Cupid!MC that’s just become the Sixth Guardian! Will you be able to remind the Guardians of what love truly means and that the light will always prosper? This story is rated 18+.

Customizable MC: name, gender, sexuality, appearance, and much more!

Get used to the new responsibilities of being a Guardian.

Will people start to believe in you? Like they started to believe in Jack Frost?

Romance 1 of 5 potential options. (For the sake of the story some characters have been slightly aged up or down; mainly when in regards to their appearance.)

This story will be free from start to finish.

DEMO (TBA)

Jack Frost [M]

The most recent addition to The Guardians before you came along. Jack Frost is known far and wide for his laid back disposition, and his tendency to have as much fun as he can, but when push comes to shove he’d do anything to protect the people he cares for.

Appearance: Jack stands at around 6’0” with glacier blue eyes and snow white hair. His fair skin stands out against the blue hoodie that he’s commonly seen in; his trusty staff never far from his person. He always has a playful smile curling his lips. (He has a lithe physique.)

Nicholas Claus [M]

An intimidating man by all appearance, Nicholas is definitely a man that you’d assume would sooner use his fists than talk. However, he’s an overgrown puppy that absolutely adores to help people whenever he can. Just don’t get him angry— or be on his naughty list— and everything will be okay.

Appearance: Nicholas stands at around 7’2” with piercing green eyes and dark auburn hair. His tanned skin is accentuated by the various tattoos easily noticeable across his body. The hulking mass of his body hidden behind simple shirts and pants with his trusty black boots to finish the look.

Toothiana [F]

A gentle entity, Toothiana— or simply Tooth— is a sporadic woman by nature, always shifting around, but she’s always dependable whenever you need her. With an open fascination with well looked after teeth— something you’ll have to get used to— Tooth makes sure you know that you can always count on her; even if she gets distracted easily.

Appearance: Tooth stands at around 5’2” when she isn’t hovering around. Her naturally dark brown hair, when she’s shifted from her scaled appearance, falls to the middle of her back. Bronze skin causing her golden-emerald eyes to stand out that much more.

Seraphina [F]

One of your closest advisors, and friends, Seraphina makes your job that much easier whenever Valentine’s Day rolls around. Her attention to detail and quick wit making everything much smoother. Even if she’s a little rough around the edges, mainly when it comes to other people, you couldn’t imagine having anyone else by your side.

Appearance: Seraphina stands at around 5’6” with dark brown eyes and onyx black hair. Medium brown skin being accentuated by the pearly white apparel that’s common among the individuals within your employ. Her slender, almost delicate, body hiding a hidden strength.

Pitch Black [M/F]

One of the greatest nightmare the world had never seen; The Boogeyman in the flesh. Pitch Black had been nothing but a whispered rumor for years before their return. You don’t know what caused their disassociation with The Man in the Moon, but it’s clearly left a permanent scar. Will you be able to show the embodiment of darkness that love isn’t impossible for them?

Appearance: Pitch stands at around 6’2” with sapphire blue eyes, with specks of gold, and raven black hair. Pallid skin, that almost has a grey hue to it, stands out against the dark clothes— and the shadows— that they’re commonly seen in. Their lithe body has a muscular quality to it.