Teach me how to love!
Love spells? Easy.
Crushes? Complicated.
Self-worth? …We’re not ready to talk about that.
In this short visual novel, you summon Vaiden — a cunning incubus, hoping to win your crush’s affection.
But when he flips the question back to you, things take an unexpected turn. What do you love about yourself?
Sometimes, the love spells isn’t about making someone love you , it’s about remembering how to love yourself first.
This is a submission for O2A2 VN Jam with limitation 1 BG, 1 sprite/character, 1 BGM used, and maximum of 1000 words (so it's going to be short)
Credits :
- Room 3D background made by @lyeochyeoturtle on twitter is free to use for commercial and personal use
- Soft piano BGM made by Clavier-music on Pixabay
- Everything else is made by myself
Liked this game? I'm currently developing another VN game that explore feelings too!
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Development log
- Thank you for playing!Oct 01, 2025
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Very short. But very very sweet. I had no idea i needed that....thank you for this sweet reminder to love myself :3
stop i needed something like this it makes me feel like i just had a coversation nobody in the world would have with me
Didn't realize how much this game would make me feel. Kinda assumed it'd be a short romance game but wow it gave more than that! (｡>_<｡)
I love it!.
honestly I started crying while playing this T-T
i almost did, it makes me feel seen🥹
Despite its short length, this vn left a lasting impression on me.
It's raw yet gentle, a soft reminder to love ourselves and recognize our worth without chasing external validation.
The experience felt like a perfect latte, the lines that hit hard are the bitter coffee, while the cozy atmosphere with the setting, the bgm, and Vaiden's tenderness adds the sweetness of warm milk. <333
Thank you for creating something so simple, so comforting, and so unexpectedly powerful!
This was such a good game will there be a full release??
Hi!! Thank you so much! ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧₊ This is the full release, its a short VN game that was made for past jams! ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧
As for the character, there will be a webtoon about him, but i havent planned on when to release yet ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ
When I heard Espoir Du Vide say this game left them speechless, I knew I had to play it immediately. This was such an incredibly heart warming and wildly impactful game. You've done so much in under a thousand words and inspired me to take a look at other short games too. Thanks so much T-T
Thank you so much for playing!! (๑´>᎑<)~* i really appreciate it and thank you so much for writing this review too! ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟♡ im so glad my vn game left a good impression on you! wait does Espoir Du Vide reviewed my game? Σ(°△° ꪱꪱꪱ) i would like to hear their full review too! But i couldnt seem to find their video that mentions my game ( •̯́ ₃ •̯̀)
Omg of course, thanks so much for making a fantastic game! Happy belated birthday, wishing you so much joy and hoping you feel valued. I'm very glad you exist. And yes! They mentioned it on their patreon! I think they're gonna post their recording of it on YouTube when they're done editing it!
I finally have the time to play this game, oh it's so sweet... Vaiden is so nice! His words struck my heart like an arrow, argh <3 I like that i can relate to every option to an extent haha! What a nice read, great job and thank you making this wonderful game!
Thank you so much for playing!! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡ Im so glad i landed a precise shot! ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧₊
So, I played this game after doing some research for the article that I need to write since last week but got extended deadline because I'm hospitalized LOL. I had a reaallyyyy messed up break up early this year and eventho me and my ex finally came to peace recently, I still have some lingering feelings of being unworthy and having those fictional things like ocs, game, books, etc around me is what keeping me grounded but I don't really look up to something comforting me because it means I have to face those uneasy feelings and I believe I'm doing just fine. AND HONESTLY I knew that this one going to be wholesome but the I didn't expect those answer would have me bawled my eyes HAHAHAHHAHAAA, it's soothing, really, maybe I still need some reassurement that despite, despite, and despite, I'm still someone worthy of love. Thank you for showing your VNs in ocsbase! I'm glad to play this game and the Amy onee. Goodluck for any of your projects! And sorry for the rant T____T
OMGGG hi!!!! ❀.(*´◡`*)❀ first of all im so glad youre healthy again, and i wish healthiness all years for you and your family! (˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟♡ Im so sorry for what happened to you, i sincerely wish your heart to heal completely and safely from the bad moments you've experienced, and let it be a reminder of the kinder better person you've became now and in the future. ଘ(੭◌ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚
I'm so happy you're still able to do the things you like while in the shade ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ, there's no doubt that even though you do admit to still have a bad aftertaste, you are still willing to learn and garnish yourself more with all the seasonings you adore ✩°｡⋆⸜(˙꒳˙ ), all of the things that should remind you of how much you love yourself. (づ ᴗ _ᴗ)づ♡ I agree the bad aftertaste might make your appetite to disappear for some moment, and im so honored that my creation sparked the stove again, and you're worthy of love and everything nice! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡
I should be the one to say thank you, for telling me your story, your experience, and for playing my game (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ꕤ*.ﾟ, in case you aren't aware, this is my first visual novel!ヾ( ˃ᴗ˂ )◞ • *✰ Thank you so much too for checking out ocsbase, im actually the founder of the base, feel free to share all the love you have for your OCs too ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧. Thank you so much for everything you do, and good luck too for anything you've decided to pursue, whether its a hobby, job, or even a special someone ( ∩´͈ ᐜ `͈∩). Hope we meet again really soon! ₍₍⚞(˶˃ ᗜ ˂˶)⚟⁾⁾
I really like this one. It's a geme EVERYONE should play ! Such a balm to the soul (coming from an incubus ah, ah, ah). Thanks for this game.
Thank you so much for playing! I really appreciate your comment too hehe, i love incubus and succubus ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟
bawling over this game so early in the morning (affectionate). A really sweet and wholesome game about self-love, some of the lines hit me HARD lol. love the vibes and art style sm!! feels like a warm hug from Vaiden himself. Thank you for creating the game!! <3
Thank you so much for playing! (❀❛ ֊ ❛„)♡ Im so glad you love it! Really made me want to make more of this! ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ
Thank you so much for playing and featuring my game!! ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟♡
you are very welcome! I really did enjoy it
Aww the writing was very sweet. Vaiden seems like such a kind, understanding character
Thank you so much!! ଘ(੭◌ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚ he is!! Vaiden is a sweetheart ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟♡
This was so lovely to read - I knew that there was already a twist on "what you might expect" going into the game, but I honestly wasn't expecting the game to be so beautifully written. The dialogue really flows like poetry, I wanted to quote every line. And considering the text restrictions, I think the game also does a good job of thoughtfully commenting on what people think is worthy about them, what they think love means. The art is, of course, super lovely, and I love how the red in Vaiden's design contrasts with the soft dark blue of the background. The piano is a lovely accompaniment for the game that sets the tone well.
Overall this was a really fantastic game with a meaningful and thoughtful message. Thank you for making it!
Thank you so much for playing and for writing this thorough review! ଘ(੭*ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚ Im so happy you enjoyed the game especially for the writings! (❀❛ ֊ ❛„)♡ This aspect indeed was the most time-consuming for me when making this vn game, despite having less experience in programming than being a writer lol, the 1000 words limit really added the thrill. ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ
This game was made with my dear friend in mind, so it has some message that was actually intended for them in terms of love, being in love, and being loved. ❀.(*´◡`*)❀ This was my way of telling them that i love them despite their oddities that they thought was flaws, and my way to remind them that loving themself will bring out more love they deserved in the first place. (*´▽`*)❀.
So im realllyyy happy if you thought i did a great job on mentioning about love since im an aroace who really liked the romance genre and overall theme of love (platonic, romantic, familial, etc) ଘ(੭*ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚
again, thank you so much for playing the game and for writing this review! ☆*:.｡.o(≧▽≦)o.｡.:*☆
This game was so heartfelt and was pretty uplifting. I really enjoyed it!
Im so sorry for taking long time to reply! (⸝⸝⸝O﹏ O⸝⸝⸝) thank you so much for playing and featuring my game in your video!! ଘ(੭◌ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚ i really love your commentaries about it lolololol! he indeed have massive pair of bussiness! ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧
Omg, I'm seriously wiping tears of my face right now. That was so beautiful. How you've captured all aspects of love in less than 1,000 words is truly masterful and what a wonderful story teller you are. Thank you for this gift. Now I gotta find me some tissues, because that totally stole my heart and I've got to clean myself up. Chef's kiss. Thank you.
Thank you so much for playing and for the kind words! ଘ(੭◌ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚ I really love romance genre, but since the O2A2 jam has limitation on words and sprite, i had to make something shorter that still conveys the theme 'love' and i went with 'self-love'! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ Im so happy you enjoyed this game, im planning to make more of this in the future! (૭ ｡•̀ ᵕ •́｡ )૭ So prepare some extra tissues! LOL! (๑>•̀๑)
Lovely, and very unexpected! I was ready for the usual hot demon VN, but got a very thought-provoking and emotional experience instead (AND the hot demon). Nice game!
Thank you so much for playing! ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟♡ I love the genre/trope where a character contradicts of what they're usually supposed to be! Like this kind-hearted and full of love incubus! ଘ(੭◌ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚
🤍LOVE IT SM🖤
Thank you so much for playing and for featuring it on your channel!! (づ๑•ᴗ•๑)づ♡ im so happy you love it! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡ I had so much fun reading all the comments that mentioned the character's enormous pair of chest LOL! ꉂ(˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵)⊹₊ ⋆ again thank you so much for staring at his chests....I MEAN FOR PLAYING!!(づ￣ ³￣)づ⋆𐙚₊˚⊹♡
such a pretty artstyle :00
frr!
Thank youu so much!! ⸜(｡ ˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡
Thank you so much!!! ヾ( ˃ᴗ˂ )◞ • *✰
This... was... so... emotional??? For some reason, I expected the game to be lighter in tone, but instead, it turned into a therapy session for me? And I mean, literally; the moment I picked what love was for me (to be fully seen, and they stay), Vaiden said truths I needed to hear?? Truly, you wrote below that it is your first VN, and yet, your story telling is flawless, your writing was beautiful and emotional, and the game was somehow so sweet and kind to the players? The art was also gorgeous, and I really loved the music track you picked. Thanks for making this, it was an amazing game!
Hi hi!! Thank you so much for playing and compliments!! I really appreciate your time for playing and also to write this review! ଘ(੭◌ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚ Yes, this was my first VN that I fully coded myself, but I’ve had experience with writing stories and scripts before (〃´𓎟`〃). The story was mildly inspired (from my friend's experience) and is (kinda) a tribute for my dear friend and is my way to cheer her up! ❀.(*´◡`*)❀ I'm so glad if the message connects with your feeling and experience because that might mean my friend (the source of inspiration) arent alone like she thought! (♡ˊ͈ ꒳ ˋ͈) And I wish for everyone who plays this game to feel seen and heard! Dont forget to love yourself! (૭ ｡•̀ ᵕ •́｡ )૭
Aw, this was so sweet with such a great lesson at the forefront <33 I always when people subvert the common perception of incubi/succubi. Great work!
Also Vaiden was a cutie, love his design <3
Thank you so much for playing im really honored!.·°՞(≧□≦)՞°·. 𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ i like that trope too! ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟♡ originally he is a ruler of lust (like a deity) but just happen to be demon-incubus racetype! Im glad you find him cute, he is my favorite OC! ଘ(੭*ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚
Here is another art of him being silly (๑>•̀๑)
adorbs!!
Hello! its my first time made a VN game, sorry if its not much