I got flashbacks to my high school/late middle school years. It'll be ok, you'll eventually figure something out, not everything. My heart, it's something everybody goes through at least once or even multiple times. Step 2 I know is going to get me in the feels.
Nev
2024-10-27 22:14:51 +0000 UTC
trying to figure anything out sucks and it’s so hard to do sometimes. i can’t wait to see how this plays out because my MC just like me will struggle with understanding their own identity and struggles within life, MMMMMMM THIS WILL BE GOOD😤🩷
Jayden
2024-10-24 18:43:56 +0000 UTC
screaming into the abyss cause my MCs that like/love qiu will be there 100% but at least two of my MCs got distant with qiu during the time skip and seeing this is just gonna be so painful, urgh, clutches my heart step 2 is gonna destroy me
Mint
2024-10-24 02:14:41 +0000 UTC
I can feel it in my bones that I am gonna cry non stop in step two
Elisa wwl
2024-10-23 14:27:03 +0000 UTC
Oh sweetie 🥺💔
Zilarey
2024-10-23 04:04:56 +0000 UTC
I wonder if your character could share or related with Qiu about their identity issues if they also changed their pronouns and/or something else as a unique interaction.
Magicalkits
2024-10-22 22:23:41 +0000 UTC
my sweet angel :(
Kazumi
2024-10-22 18:18:30 +0000 UTC
Qiu uses they/them pronouns in Step 2! But I'm glad you care
GB Patch
2024-10-22 14:48:21 +0000 UTC
Qui!!!!
Amber Jordan
2024-10-22 12:33:52 +0000 UTC
It's definitely hard to explain the pain of questioning your gender. It's already painful to not feel like you know yourself and have no answers, and even worse to have to admit that vulnerablity to everyone else when you just want for it to be completely private and not have to be concerned about what other people thought. Poor Qiu must feel so burnt out on so many levels.
ItaLii
2024-10-22 09:35:28 +0000 UTC
oh i just know i'm going to have fun with this section. not going to cry at all. nope. not once.
Yarino Tengoku
2024-10-22 05:50:09 +0000 UTC
Ugh... That's so real,, I can just tell I will cry in this step A LOT ૮(˶ㅠ︿ㅠ)ა I absolutely love how relatable these stories are, your writing truly is amazing .‸. 𖹭𖹭
Elena ꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱₊˚⊹
2024-10-22 03:53:40 +0000 UTC
I'm slamming the send hugs button. It stopped working 50 minutes ago
Specky-X3
2024-10-22 02:38:06 +0000 UTC
i just want to hug him <3
Max Cat
2024-10-22 02:09:39 +0000 UTC
Ugh they’re so relatable…the pressure to be someone you’re not is rough, especially when you’re so young and going through a lot on your own terms. We’re all here for you Qiu!! My mc better give them the biggest hug 😭😭😭
McDonaldsFrenchFries
2024-10-22 01:19:32 +0000 UTC
it's so painful how relatable qiu is...
kyuuketsukiinu
2024-10-22 00:14:50 +0000 UTC
Owie. Big owie. As someone who grew up openly queer by the time I turned 14, and living in a town where everyone knew everyone, this is exactly how I felt. I'm very grateful that you guys are showing it through your games, because I promise you, it does make a difference. I love you GB Patch!! ❤️❤️❤️
doriantheincedental
2024-10-21 22:26:16 +0000 UTC
Reminds me I will need to drink water because just like with Our Life: B&A - I'm gonna cry rivers with my sentimental heart <3
Ingrid
2024-10-21 22:19:59 +0000 UTC
I'm glad you're friend is safe. If you'd like to DM their message, you can certainly do that!
GB Patch
2024-10-21 21:30:49 +0000 UTC
Being 14 is rough. Being 14 and queer is even rougher. I love how each kid seems so their age, but also so very much an individual. I was looking back at OLBA yesterday, and 10-year-old Lizzie seemed remarkably younger than 10-year-old Qiu, but they also both felt 10, if that makes sense. You could see how Lizzie *wanted* to be seen as older than she was but still felt free to be childish, whereas Qiu, for whatever reason, feels they have to be older than they are and tries hard to meet that expectation. I don't feel that it is a message that is deliberately communicated by the Lins, but I am starting to suspect that the Lins, busy as they are, are very stressed and Qiu feels the pressure to be "the good child" and be less for them to worry about. I'm very excited to see what the next update reveals.
John Q. Adams
2024-10-21 21:24:27 +0000 UTC
I will sob so much, I love Qiu so much they NEED to be protected at all cost
Ilan klein
2024-10-21 21:07:38 +0000 UTC
As soon as the next beta drops, I'm gonna be on the floor in tears it seems
SadeM
2024-10-21 20:18:45 +0000 UTC
I will sob
o_Space.Cadet_o
2024-10-21 20:16:46 +0000 UTC
Aww, poor kid. I get that.
Prince
2024-10-21 19:47:46 +0000 UTC
Okay, so you wanted me to cry on this Monday afternoon
Butter_Byeol
2024-10-21 19:43:04 +0000 UTC
No stop I'll actually cry
AbriSaber
2024-10-21 19:22:13 +0000 UTC
I feel Qiu so much and I just wanna tell them: "You are something. You're my best friend. You're important."
I love them so much already 😭❤️
Cherry_Fluffie
2024-10-21 19:07:24 +0000 UTC
well that's devastating 😢
Trinity
2024-10-21 19:07:04 +0000 UTC
Oh forgot thanks!
Tini
2024-10-21 19:02:45 +0000 UTC
I showed this to my best friend they are balling . They said they are blessed and lucky they are in a safe home where they can be at peace to question their identity and gender.
Ironically their name is also Qiu. and they wanted me to ask GB patch if it was ok to post or send them a story if that is alright
maxyile
2024-10-21 18:57:07 +0000 UTC
I cannot wait to talk to them oh my god I adore them so fkin much😭 this poor little lamb under so much pressure</3
Ellen Todd
2024-10-21 18:56:20 +0000 UTC
"You don't have to be anyone, because you're everything to me"
Love Qiu so much <3
Autumnfox
2024-10-21 18:55:06 +0000 UTC
Ohh I relate to Qiu. Maybe not at 14, but as I got older, life became a lot and I hid myself away from everyone. Poor Qui
Peach
2024-10-21 18:54:10 +0000 UTC
I too was miserable at 14 idk whether to stick to my lore or share my wisdom
care
2024-10-21 18:46:27 +0000 UTC
With my luck, my MC would say something awkward and cringy in the attempt to support Qiu, embarrassing the both of them. 😔
Psykes
2024-10-21 18:36:29 +0000 UTC
It hurts how relatable they are here. The weight of expectations is such a real thing and the want to not be anyone whilst also feeling like you aren’t anyone is so 💔💔💔
You’ve really outdone yourself gb 🧎
Eni ÔwÔ?
2024-10-21 18:36:23 +0000 UTC
Step 2 Qiu uses they/them ! :D
Eni ÔwÔ?
2024-10-21 18:34:10 +0000 UTC
Brb, gonna go cry.
Phoebs
2024-10-21 18:32:17 +0000 UTC
Yep that’s the 14 year old experience alright 😭 poor Qiu
dolly
2024-10-21 18:28:00 +0000 UTC
It hurts relating to them this much
Tini
2024-10-21 18:26:12 +0000 UTC
Qiu 🥺🥺🥺
Nova F
2024-10-21 18:25:37 +0000 UTC
Honesty! Nooo, my poor baby, I need to make them feel better right now :<
that's such a mood sadly
Eevee
2024-10-21 18:25:24 +0000 UTC
nooooo :( my mc needs to come and hug them rn
rory 𖤐
2024-10-21 18:23:26 +0000 UTC
why am I crying so hard in the middle of the day😭💔
CH
2024-10-21 18:16:01 +0000 UTC
The way I will comfort like every body in this game XD
Emily Bramble
2024-10-21 18:15:54 +0000 UTC
Aww qiu :(( tho I remember feeling the same when I was a kid so I get 😔😔😔
Flux
2024-10-21 18:13:05 +0000 UTC
I cant wait for Step 2, let me hug them 😭
Matheo
2024-10-21 18:12:07 +0000 UTC
Damn Qiu... 😞
Kalamari
2024-10-21 18:10:08 +0000 UTC
OUGGH the poor thing... i remember feeling very similar around this age. i think its a common emotion but being under the trans umbrella seems to exacerbate it for many... i love you very much qiu i know they can do it 🥹
miles
2024-10-21 18:09:31 +0000 UTC
I'm already imagining how my MCs will (try to) comfort them.
Calysha B
2024-10-21 18:09:11 +0000 UTC
*hugs* I’m chomping at the bit to play more of OL2 and the wait is killing me! 😭
Caendrian Capel
2024-10-21 18:09:02 +0000 UTC
I was like AWWWW PRECIOUS BABY🥹 and now I'm like🥲 But I would be lying if I said I don't love the angst of this scenario, obviously it doesn't mean I like they are sad, I hope Qiu, Tamarack and everyone else will be happy. I just love angst and fluff/angst and comfort or serious arguing angst that later gets resolved.
Cheese-And-Rice, Mooney
2024-10-21 18:08:54 +0000 UTC
If they start crying after this I think I might actually break down
OllieSollie
2024-10-21 18:08:18 +0000 UTC
Baby noo- 😭😭😭
Angelsvrry
2024-10-21 18:08:06 +0000 UTC
Now i wanna hug them if they ever cry cuz of it i will cry too :(
Reiskirsche
2024-10-21 18:07:29 +0000 UTC
This Hit me right in the heart🥲😭. Hope I can cheer them up and/or commiserate with them🥲💕
Vee
2024-10-21 18:06:58 +0000 UTC
AAAWWWWWW QIUUUUUUU 😭😭😭 I NEED TO HUG AND COMFORT THEM RIGHT NOWWWWW 😭😭😭😭
Kyler
2024-10-21 18:06:56 +0000 UTC
Nouu im hugging them RN
rolilol
2024-10-21 18:06:31 +0000 UTC
🥹🥹 such heavy thoughts... Oh, Qiu. It must feel frustrating and upsetting for them 🥹🥹 waaa
yoms
2024-10-21 18:06:30 +0000 UTC
they’re so real
rome🐚
2024-10-21 18:06:26 +0000 UTC
😭😭😢😢
Alys Arya
2024-10-21 18:06:07 +0000 UTC
TELL ME WHATS WRONG ANF ILL HELP😭
Jayden
2024-10-21 18:05:56 +0000 UTC
That is so relatable honesty
Felixster
2024-10-21 18:05:52 +0000 UTC
Omgggg so excited ah
Hannah meaker
2024-10-21 18:05:42 +0000 UTC
Qiuuuuu 😭 I'm so excited to see more of them
Caitlin
2024-10-21 18:05:02 +0000 UTC
Nooo baby qiu, tam’s was so happy and cute noo, i want qiu to have just as happy moment as tam did
H.Haneul
2024-10-21 18:04:57 +0000 UTC
MY BABY😭
Susana
2024-10-21 18:04:55 +0000 UTC
Baby no! 😥 Gotta hug them and tell them everything is okay. Us against the world and expectations
Rane
2024-10-21 18:04:49 +0000 UTC
Awww 🥺🥺🥺
Nisha LaRae
2024-10-21 18:04:43 +0000 UTC
Oh my precious baby :((
LostBoi
2024-10-21 18:04:27 +0000 UTC
Oh my god the angst is real
BabsMax
2024-10-21 18:03:57 +0000 UTC
I want to hug them so bad
Lien Hua
2024-10-21 18:03:50 +0000 UTC
Maybe I’m just crazy or time is moving by very quickly, but you seem to be making very quick progress :0