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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Missed out on our #visualnovel updates? We’ve uploaded the backlog of Thawing Feelings progress updates to Patreon! I’m planning on posting more there soon, so please check it out! (Chibi Ayami for scale). patreon.com/dssansVN/

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We've just posted our latest backer update to KS! Please feel free to check-in on us as we share more updates on our #visualnovel Thawing Feelings (includes cute Ferris wheel rides)! 💙❄️

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Special thanks to @kimiyoto.bsky.social for always putting up with my last minute art requests 🙇‍♂️ If you’re interested in checking out my first VN, it‘s on itch! ds-sans.itch.io/lost-impress...

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Lost Impressions by ds-sans

A drama/romance visual novel following Toshi, a second year high school student who has lost his memories.

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

”We’re having a party!” 10 years ago today, I released my first visual novel. Thank you to everyone who’s supported my VNs, other devs who’ve helped me grow and those I’ve worked with to make this happen. It truly means a lot. ❤️

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Thank you for the support during our Summer Sale! Chemically Bonded is on sale for another week! Be sure to check out our 75% #visualnovel discount! 💙🧪 store.steampowered.com/app/734900/C...

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Did you know? Chemically Bonded #visualnovel has trading cards (and other goodies you can get for your Steam profile!) We're also in the Steam Summer Sale, please check us out! 💙 store.steampowered.com/app/734900/C...

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Here's a little mock-up of how these phones are supposed to work (rather than just showing blank screens). You can edit these as you like and add your own VN phone UI (the one on the left also comes in different colours)!

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I've released a new set of free-to-use smartphone assets on itch. For use in #gamedev and #visualnovel dev! Commercial use is OK! ds-sans.itch.io/smartphone-t...

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

I've noticed a lot of people using some of these (mostly the phone) in their VNs. So I'll be making more! Hopefully can get some new designs released this weekend!

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Our #visualnovel Summer Sale is also on itch! ds-sans.itch.io/chemically-b...

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Find our romance #visualnovel Chemically Bonded for 75% off in this year’s Steam Summer Sale! store.steampowered.com/app/734900/C...

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Summer is here! 🏖️🍹 We're celebrating 10-years as a #visualnovel dev next month! What better way to start than by showcasing some summer themed artwork from our previous VNs!

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Did you know? Besides (three) #visualnovel (s), I have some free stuff on itch! If I ever get the time, I'd like to make more of these. 😔 ds-sans.itch.io

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

We recently posted our latest Thawing Feelings update to Kickstarter! If you missed it - remember to check it out! 💙 We've been adding cute new chibi CGs to our #visualnovel and more!

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

“Let’s exchange numbers…” @rythae.com has been drawing more cute Thawing Feelings chibis! Really love this cute style~ 🩵❄️ #visualnovel #vndev

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s! ❤️ I think things got a little out of hand whilst making chocolates…

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

More Thawing Feelings chibi CGs! We've added a cute little border/window frame so you can peer into their frosty world! ❄️

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

You can still get our science-themed romantic #visualnovel Chemically Bonded in the Steam Winter Sale! 💙🧪 Pick it up whilst you can before Jan 5th! store.steampowered.com/app/734900/C...

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Some variants and of course special thanks to @kimiyoto.bsky.social for the NY art! 🙏

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Happy New Year! 🎉🪩 It's a party to celebrate a good year! Thank you for all the support in 2025! We'll do our best in 2026 too! ❤️

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

our silly little #visualnovel Chemically Bonded is in the Steam Summer Sale for only 2 of your hard-earned American dollars (please help us recoup SOHL 2 development costs) 🧪 store.steampowered.com/app/734900/

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

It has been a pleasure! 🙏

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MJ Lu @mjluvoices.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

✨ ROLE ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ I'm Iroha Makise in SOHL - which is OUT NOW! Thanks so much to @dssansvn.bsky.social for having me. I'm incredibly grateful to be a party of such a sweet passion project. Y'all go show the game some love! ^.^

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

her next goal is to get people to join the SOHL2 reviewers club (help us get to 10 reviews so Steam gives us a rating!) 🙏

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Get Sounds of Her Love 2 here: Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3427740/... Itch: ds-sans.itch.io/sounds-of-he...

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Thanks for the support on Sounds of Her Love 2's release - and a huge thanks to @kimiyoto.bsky.social for this artwork to celebrate! We hope you enjoy the game (all feedback and reviews are appreciated!) and continue to support us as we work on future projects! ❤️

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Shelley H 🎙 @shuntervo.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Ooo it's finally here! 🎉 A huge congratulations to @dssansvn.bsky.social for the launch of #SoHL2. It's been a wonderful journey - I'm so excited to play! Thank you for allowing me the pleasure of voicing Emma in this, as well as for your continuous support & friendship over the years. 🧡

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Sounds of Her Love 2 is OUT NOW (link below!) A FREE romance visual novel set, at an international school in Japan - A tender, wholesome love story awaits. Thank you all for your support! ❤️

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Amber Barile | Voice Actor @handle.invalid · 20/06/2025

Ceri is so near and dear to my heart! She was my very first Visual Novel performance. With SOHL 2 I hope it shows growth not only in myself but with Ceri! I can’t wait for you all to experience Ceri once more!

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Ceri is back, and so is @amberbarile.com too! Our #visualnovel Sounds of Her Love 2 is releasing tonight on Steam and Itch!

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Sounds of Her Love 2 arrives in 1 day! Thank you all so much for the support! Want a trip down memory lane? We've added a promo (@kimiyoto.bsky.social) art gallery for all of our promotional artwork (with a final picture coming tomorrow... 👀)!

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Iroha is the music club's resident flautist who isn't shy to flaunt her opinions - played by @mjluvoices.bsky.social! Our #visualnovel Sounds of Her Love 2 releases TOMORROW - June 20th! ❤️🪈 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3427740/

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Every club needs a second-in-command, though her energy knows no bounds... @shuntervo.bsky.social plays the sprightly violinist Emma in our upcoming #visualnovel! 🎻💕 Sounds of Her Love 2 is coming June 20th - 4 days!

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Welcoming you to the music club is Leader Looi - who plays Nonoka in our upcoming #visualnovel! Sounds of Her Love 2 is coming June 20th (so don't forget the details!) 🎶

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Our #visualnovel Sounds of Her Love 2 is coming June 20th! We've introduced three new major characters to this sequel! We hope you all enjoy meeting the music club girls! #vndev #gamedev #indiedev

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

"Leopards don't change their spots that easily... A tender, wholesome love story awaits." Our VN Sounds of Her Love 2 is coming June 20th! 🎉 Please add us to your wishlist on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3427740/

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Sounds of Her Love 2 #visualnovel has extras! I'm really happy we could add in lots of bonus content this time, especially with the help of friends!

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Birds of a feather flock together! @amberbarile.com returns as Ceri in our #visualnovel Sounds of Her Love 2! ❤️ We'll be releasing soon on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3427740/...

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Thank you! There's plenty of Ceri moments to go around this time, so I'm sure that group will be even livelier . 🙏

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Ceri's... not great at quizzes. Here's another preview of our #visualnovel Sounds of Her Love 2's voice acting and music! We'll be releasing soon! ❤️

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ds-sans @dssansvn.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

A romantic moment under the umbrella. ☔ We're adding the final touches to our #visualnovel Sounds of Her Love 2!

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