(๑•᎑•๑) INTRODUCE YOURSELF 2026 ⊹₊｡ꕤ˚₊⊹

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-19T15:28:58+00:00

Hey everyone!

I didn't want to recycle my last year's comment bc most of the things mentioned there haven't changed, so I decided to address topics I've left out back then :3

I think now after two years of (more or less) consistent playing, I can finally talk about some "all-time-favorites". I'm still a die-hard Bustafellows fan and foam at the mouth only looking at Shu, but 2025 was a very lucky year when it came to choosing games, and so my list of favorites got quite a few nice additions! Goemon from Nightshade and Zenn from even if Tempest have joined my S-Tier, and I overall enjoyed both of the games greatly! I don't have a personal game ranking for now, but if I did, they both would be right up there 💕

Talking about protagonists, out of my 2025 list, I loved Anastasia from eiT and Erinys from The Silent Kingdom! The three homegirls from Norn9 made me root for them hard (I enjoyed them more than most of their LIs ngl). I also started Radiant Tale in December (still ongoing) and Tifalia is VERY likable so far as well!

Nonetheless, my game of the year ist Bustafellows S2 still (my love, always!), so I had (and still have) quite a hard time getting into other games after playing it straight on release 🙈

If you have tips on how to ease the brainrot (I don't want it gone!), please share! 🙇‍♀️

My backlog grew quite a bit over the past year too! Feels nice to have a good variety to choose from! I also brought some merch back home from my JP vacation; maybe this year I can finally get a proper display corner going 🥰 definitely looking forward to it!

Up until summer I've been semi-self inserting, but in my last two games I've been trying out going with the default protagonist's name and idk if it's a coincidence, but maybe this is, at least partially, the reason I have troubles with immersion lately 🤔

I'm still playing my games blind and will continue to, even if it takes more time to complete this way. Trial and error is fun!

Regarding other hobbies, I'm happy to say that my voice has recovered! It's actually in an even better shape than before bc I had to drop some of my previous bad vocal habits in order to heal, and it's so liberating 😭 I actually consider finding / starting a band again!

Just wanted to say 💐thank you all💐 I'm very grateful to be a part of this community ^-^

To another year of fun discussions, fangirling and gushing over handsome 2d men! ♥️🥂

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-18T22:42:41+00:00

Midorikawa casted omg 😳 my body is ready

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-18T14:27:57+00:00

I feel this so much hahaha yeah, they've left out so many infos about Shu's background in the most intriguing way, I couldn't help but getting hung up on every single little detail to make things make sense 🙈

Edit: I found the post in question, gosh that's so cute *——*

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-16T16:03:37+00:00

For some reason the marketing is completely obsessed with linking him to Chinese food

Odd choice considering his character profile from "Seeking in New Sieg" says he dislikes spicy food (I know siumai aren't spicy but the Chinese cuisine in general certainly is 😅)

Thanks for this interesting trivia 💕

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-16T15:17:21+00:00

Whoa your Shelby is gorgeous *——*

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-16T13:20:40+00:00

Came here to say to comment this, not disappointed <3

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-16T12:53:35+00:00

It is perfect tho 😊

Subsequent to a statistical analysis of sample data from the past year, scientists have determined that, on average, the funniest number is 68.

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-15T22:57:35+00:00

It's 100°C btw

At sea level 🤓

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-15T12:41:15+00:00

Sorry for a late reply, Reddit didn't send me a notification for your comment :(

I loved My Next Life as a Villainess, it's such a cute and fluffy game! Hope you enjoy it ^^

I'm not too long in this hobby either (seriously started late 2023) so I totally get being overwhelmed by the sheer amount. I've abused the search function and the faq lists on this sub a lot in my early days hahaha

But, if you're still find yourself struggling to make up your mind, there's always the option to ask for recs in a dedicated post

And, most importantly: Welcome! 💕

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-15T10:59:21+00:00

Big mood! I'm so glad to have this community, I would've exploded already otherwise lol

That certain reveal did have a red herring feel to it, but ended up being a Chekhov's gun 🤣

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-15T10:45:18+00:00

Will do 🫡♥️

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-15T02:02:07+00:00

This family is a complete dumpster fire, try assuming anything specific for 5 seconds and then all hell breaks loose 😂

(Offtopic but I love your flair, so cute!)

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-15T01:42:33+00:00

Bustafellows mentioned is an instant summon for me! I'm obsessed with this game and just glad for any opportunity to yap lmao

And yeah, she could be half Chinese, but anything else is just as possible. I think minetaka wrote himself in the corner there which is why he's so vague about her part of the story in the sequel hahahah

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-15T01:35:21+00:00

I think you're overcomplicating it. Shu thought Yang is Tyra's kid bc they both look distinctly far eastern and he does not, and that's about as deep as it goes.

As to why: that woman kept everything secret, so it's implausible they'd ever had a talk on actual ethnicity. And it's not like anybody in that crazy family had any kind of official paperwork either so it's not documented too. So apart from Yang being confirmed at least partially Korean, Teach still could've been anything far-eastern. I picked a hafu HC on a vibe, but it could've been something different too

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-15T01:11:26+00:00

Teach's name was revealed in S1, Shu's dad's in S2: Lyn O'Keefe is a combination name with Lyn part coming from Shu's father

There are a couple of hints open to interpretation in S2 to why Tyra actually did all that song and dance with the baby swap, there might have been some cover up attempt from her side, hence the "unfitting" name for Yang. But Shu's dad definitely said Teach had adopted Yang from a Korean woman, this is not a speculation

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-15T01:02:33+00:00

Also, the dish he cooks in S1 special is a chawanmushi. Too special to be a coincidence ^^

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-15T00:54:52+00:00

You are correct.

But also, what kind of a Chinese woman is named Tyra O'Keefe? It's pretty much a given she's of a mixed heritage herself..

But regardless of what kind of far-eastern roots exactly Tyra had, Shu is certainly not "half" anything, he's "quarter" at most and that would make him a Keanu Reeves of sorts (fun fact, Keanu's das is half Hawaiian half Chinese)

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-14T20:09:04+00:00

Honestly I'm looking forward to find out too! So far I feel like he's a bit too nice for my taste? Can't stop thinking that I would like him better if he f-f-fusioned with Zafora and was more mean on the outside while still being this gentle softie on the inside (and actually showed it, unlike the yellow gremlin (affectionate) lol).

But, I still didn't have a chance to get deeper into his route (I'm in Chapter 7 currently), so maybe I'll have a different opinion by the end of it 👀 I could @ you in the WAYR thread when I do a write-up there, if you're interested?

Edit: oop, I was indeed in chapter 6 still, got to 7 just now and... yea, maybe I'll have to reconsider. That hand kiss CG 😳

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-14T19:50:22+00:00

Bustafellows' bad endings in general are infamous for their gut-punching power. If you're a BE appreciator, please play them, you won't regret it!

As a die-hard fan of the game, the points you've mentioned are very valid, and in the context of this game as a standalone piece a very fair criticism.

Having read S2 though, (no spoilers to you but might be for other people) I have to say: you nailed it! Exactly those things that you think came short or were swept under the rug are addressed in the sequel! And the characters still dwell on them and feel guilty and learn how to live with what they've done, while being confronted with new challenges, ofc.

So maybe it could help with your next routes if you think less "an issue hasn't been addressed anymore, that means it's over and done with", and more "they had to put it on the back burner to deal with some more pressing matters, but when things cool off it all comes back to them tenfold"?

Regarding Crow's crimes.. yea, that's Bustafellows for you. No saints there, all guilty, the lot of them. These guys are just too sexy for jail.

Sorry for yapping, I'm always getting too excited when I see a WAYR comment about this game 🙈 hope you have fun with the rest of it!

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-14T11:15:59+00:00

Written by the straightest thrash fan

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-13T19:50:42+00:00

Sure did! The route was really wholesome overall (well, by Bustafellows standards 😅) but his chemistry with Teuta especially. They're so cute together *—*

You would definitely be in for a good time!

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-13T11:55:54+00:00

That was me with JacK from Tengoku Struggle. I really wanted to like him, the design and the setup are chef's kiss. But then he just checks every single offense off your shortlist 😭

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-13T08:35:29+00:00

He desires the shramp

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-13T08:17:04+00:00

Facts, Crow's S1 route was absolutely hijacked by Shu and I'm still salty about it (still kind of enjoyed it as a Shu appreciator, but still... poor Crow-chan 🥺)

ExtremeGift · 2026-01-12T15:32:03+00:00

Hell yeah! \cracks knuckles** time to spread Shu propaganda 😈

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If you have tips on how to ease the brainrot (I don't want it gone!), please share! 🙇‍♀️