Even before I really understood what was happening I started crying. The gameplay where you're "assisted" really got to me and I just kept crying harder as it progressed. This is such a beautiful game and I'm so glad you played it and shared it with us. Games like this really do kinda bludgeon you emotionally, but it's good to get tenderized every now and then. Too often we find ourselves in this rigid state, hardened and jaded by countless tragedies on the news, so much that we don't allow ourselves to connect with them emotionally and sink into the sorrows that make life beautiful. I feel like a very soft and well shaped gingerbread doughboy at the moment and I'm grateful.

Thank you for playing this game. It meant a lot to me! I never really share personal stuff here, but this time I want to. My grandpa, who I was very close to, had a stroke quite a few years ago. From there, his memory worsened slowly, until he began falling more and more and forgetting his home and my grandma, too. It became really hard to visit him, they lived around a 2 hour drive away from me. When I did visit, he mostly just sat in his big armchair, and I would hold his hand. We sat in silence for hours, me making silly faces at him every now and then to make him smile. Raising my eyebrows weirdly, and he would raise them back. I don't know if he knew who I was at that point, but it didn't matter...I loved him so, so much. Eventually, my grandma couldn't take care of him at home anymore, he would get angry and scared and she was too old herself to be safe, had her own struggles. Even in his care home, I would make my silly faces, and he would do them back. That was our way of communication. He passed away during the pandemic (but not because of it), and this game reminded me of how wonderful of a grandpa he was. My grandma now lives in a home too, and she has her moments of forgetfulness...but when I visit she says she's happy, and that she speaks to grandpa a lot (we gave her a big picture of him), so I'm glad, even if she can't place who I am. Thank you, again, for giving this game space, for bringing it to life with your beautiful narration, Vox. I'm so grateful you are here please, take care of yourself. Eat well, and much love.

You remind me of your lyrics of Hope in the Dark: "Don't be afraid to live your life, the world is full of hope." ❤

3:23 start; *kisses* 7:53 you've tricked me 11:46 *effort noises* 29:06 mifeet 34:45 *gibberish* 49:35 water pouring; 大好き *kiss* 1:20:03 ouhggg 1:28:00 (TW) impact of a friend/your own 1:31:33 love persists 1:38:44 (TW) stay 1:44:00 wrapping up, stay strong for me

Thank you for opening up about that, Milord. My grandpa went through dementia too and passed away later. Caregiving was honestly exhausting and heartbreaking. I’ve always worried I’d end up being a burden and hurting the people I love if it happened to me. But you really lifted us up tonight and made us feel loved and cared for. As someone who’s been a caregiver, I can’t thank you enough.

Thank you for saying so much today. It also gave me a new insight into my life.Those big waves that swallowed me, it's no big deal.

Oh, Milord, thank you for the stream. This is going to become one of my comfort vods. Truly, thank you for your words, they mean so much. Love you and otsu

I haven’t cried this hard in a long time… This game is really beautiful from its art style and music to the message it tries to convey. Also, thank you for your kind words, milord. Your words always give me the strength to keep moving forward in life no matter how hard it gets. Thank you for being my wonderful oshi

what a beautiful heart wrenching game that was ;; thank you so much for playing it and for sharing that story with us

Thanks for sharing your story milord. it really helps people to realise that what they are feeling is not just what they feel that a lot of people go through it too. and reaching out helps

I’m really glad you chose to play this game. It made me reflect deeply too — I even ended up writing about my thoughts afterwards. Thank you for sharing your story and thoughts

Wasn't expecting to cry this morning, but it's good to get some tears out. Thank you for playing, this has such an important message, I'm glad we got to walk through the experience and talk about it love you sooo much

oh man what a stream, this really hit hard. Thank you for sharing something so personal of you as well, I'll be having a good cry now. Love you lots

Thank you so much for playing this, I've seen so many playthroughs and yet I still cry at every single one It truly is a beautiful game, the message of love, even the gameplay mechanics simulating difficulty completing tasks and the frustration... It all feels so real... I'm so glad to be able to hear your afterthoughts, and thank you for sharing your story with us

VOD gang here (kind of). I knew nothing about this game but I woke up to see the TWs and kindred talking about it. My dad has dementia and it’s the hardest thing I’ve had to deal with thus far—so much so I seldom talk about it. I’ll admit now knowing what the game is about I’m not sure I can bring myself to watch the full playthrough, just out of my own peace of mind. But I listened to your words at the end. Thank you, Milord. That’s all I can say. ❤

Thanks for the stream, Milord. I joined in late when you were live, but I have watched the VOD and I'm crying my eyes out. The way this game depicts how much a person's normal functions deteriorate from dementia was very well done. When the whole handwashing bit happened, it forced me to think that it's just as frustrating for her to be struggling with it as it is for someone who has to watch her struggle. This disease is like some psychological hell for people who have it, and I hope and pray that it can be cured someday. No one should have to go through this or watch someone they know and love go through it.

thank you for the stream! i had no idea what this game was about but im so thankful you played it i was sobbing thank you for ur words love you rest well

Thank you so much for the stream, thank you so much for everything, dear Milord

I didnt expect this game to make me cry like a baby, but it did! Its a really beautiful game and im happy that you played it. Personally the theme hits close to home in a way and the way they handled it was really good. And i just want to say thank you for your words at the end, I haven't been in a good mindset for a couple of days but thank you for reminding me of the people and things I hold very dearly in my heart in this world. Anyways enough with the sappy sad stuff, I hope you have a nice and nyammy meal , and good plentiful rest, take care milord and love you so so much

Thank you for playing this game

OTSU, thanks for the stream and playing this game Milord! Never heard of this game before, but the artstyle and entire message really surprised me in a good sense. Thank you for the heartwarming words in the end. One of the reasons I haven't given up myself is you and Kindred. ❤ Rest well king, love you ❤

the simplicity of the artstyle contrasts greatly with the story its conveying, this game was beautifully made and u can clearly tell the care they put into creating it 🥹 im glad we could enjoy this w u milord! also, your words weigh so much meaning and im really glad you share ur vulnerability with us, we will cherish it greatly. thank u ❤️

❤Thank you for streaming this game. It really touched my heart.

Thank you for the stream Vox.

Vox いい声だねぇ　(⁠๑⁠•⁠﹏⁠•⁠)

Thank you for playing this game today. It reminded me of my grandma who is currently going through the same thing except she doesn't have her husband to rely on anymore, plus the illness made her even more stubborn than before, so it's been really difficult for my family to take care of her. I cried a lot watching you play and I'll most likely cry again thinking about it in the coming days. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and always taking the time to remind us that everyone here is always loved. You're always loved as well. Thank you so much for everything.

Thank you for the stream king I had so much fun today rest well

First game I’ve cried over in a while. I was raised christian and my great grandmother had dementia, I was always very close to her. She used to let me sit on her walker and she’d take me all over the house, but later on she got worse. She began getting angrier and she stopped remembering a lot of things, she would yell at us when we tried to pet her dog or if I asked her to take me around the house on her walker. My great grandmother was eventually put in a home and we rarely saw her, but we saw her on her 94th birthday. I remember walking in and the air felt so different, she looked at me and thought I was my mother even though I was only 12 at the time. She asked when her parents were getting there and I remember the entire room went silent. I miss her a lot, she passed away 6 years ago and she used to be my best friend. I just felt helpless that I couldn’t do anything to help her with remembering things

I started watching the game a bit confused, but once you have context about the couple... it's hard not to empathize. It's a very beautiful and emotional game❤ And thank you so much for telling us that story, milord

Thank you for the stream, Milord. I always love your summary. Everything you share with us, your experience and feelings through the game, the words you give us, truly touches our hearts. We are loved by someone, and we love you. Rest well