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𝙁𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝘽𝙊 | CTRL+OPT+OUT @foolcombo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We reached 1,000+ wishlists! Thank you everyone for the support on the launch of the page!! We’re hard at work with development so expect some sneak peaks from us soon (ish) (maybe) #ctrloptout #foolcombo #indiedev

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VeryFatCat and Friends @veryfatcatz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Dearest Darling Dragon now has a trailer! 🎉🥚🐉 DDD is an otome stat raiser made by a team of 5 women & NBs in our free time after work! Wishlists are a huge source of encouragement to us 💖⬇️ store.steampowered.com/app/4697550/... #otometwt #otome #indieotome #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #amare

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pluto 🐦‍⬛ @plutonicore.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

my fave bokumono women !! gwen will forever be my #1 wife

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South East Asia Game Aesthetic @seagamethetic.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Philippine game dev @foolcombo.bsky.social just unveiled trailer for CTRL+OPT+OUT. If you like boomer shooter similar to Turbo Overkill and MULLET MADJACK, consider check out CTRL+OPT+OUT on Steam #indie #boomershooter

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𝙁𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝘽𝙊 | CTRL+OPT+OUT @foolcombo.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We're excited to announce that CTRL+OPT+OUT now has a steam page! Check out the new trailer! (Link to page in replies) #ctrloptout #indiegame #gamedev #godot

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tenshideve @tenshideve.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The new trailer for THE COMMUNITY NOTES ARE WRONG is up! 📽️ youtu.be/S9Da2E4UnQ4 Trailer by @salana0.bsky.social

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The Community Notes Are Wrong [Trailer] | Tenshi Studios

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VeryFatCat and Friends @veryfatcatz.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I actually just made my very first TikTok, at 32 years of age... 😆 ...Am I hip enough to draw in the younger girlies?! 🤣 Please wishlist and consider following if you'd like to join us on our #indiedev Cringetok journey! 🫡💖⬇️ store.steampowered.com/app/4697550/... #otome #indieotome #amare #gamedev

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nef | Our Light Affliction is OUT NOW!!! @nefferinthia.itch.io · 15/07/2026

Decided to start a discord server for project updates and chatting! Feel free to come join and hang out 😌 discord.gg/mUPa6jgKqc

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JamKats 🧽 Hazard Crew 🔫 OUT NOW @jamkataclysms.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Zac, an illustrator & VN dev open to work in games, concept development, and merchandising. I love creating tender, warm scenes! I also draw silly cats as JamKats! 🚥OPEN to freelance & contract work 📧 jamkats.art@gmail.com 💼 zacarias-illustration.carrd.co 💚 vgen.co/jamkats

A small compilation of art Zac has done in 2026. Text reads: Zac Zacarias, jamkats.art@gmail.com, zacarias-illustration.carrd.co
Art, from left to right: Ember & Sands (visual novel) promotional illustration with the 2 protagonists and 2 of the additional love interests, Oh No It's Monday! (visual novel) Hiro CG illustration (Good End), Relining Romance (visual novel) CG illustration, The Witch is No Good for You (visual novel) Anh ending CG illustration, Blue Storm in Spring (visual novel) Tatsurou expressions sheet.
Tags for feed: #JamKatsArt #ZacBytesGames

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nef | Our Light Affliction is OUT NOW!!! @nefferinthia.itch.io · 14/07/2026

Hi #PortfolioDay, I'm Nef! I'm a writer, artist and game developer making otome games with darker themes and unhealthy dynamics 🕷️ Currently working on a otome game x tactical RPG hybrid, and also available for VN art commissions ✨ 🔗https://nefferinthia.itch.io/

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Dreamy Cat Studio @dreamycatstudio.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🌴🌞💙 Ember & Sands now has a web build 💛🌞🌴 The demo features full voice acting for the common route, 5 CGs to collect, and 1.5 hours of content! Play our tropical romance visual novel in your browser today: dreamy-cat-studio.itch.io/ember-sands-... #amare #indiegame #romance #otomejam2026

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JamKats 🧽 Hazard Crew 🔫 OUT NOW @jamkataclysms.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Play my chuunige #VisualNovel, Blue Storm in Spring 🌸 It's got 👹 Tough-looking protag who's actually pretty sensitive (gap moe 👁👁) ⚔️ Slaying demons w/ elemental swords 🎤 Fully Voiced Ch 1 🎶 Original Soundtrack 🤪 Gags 🤝 Friendship PLAY NOW zacbytesgames.itch.io/blue-storm-i... #indiegames #vndev

Screenshot of Blue Storm in Spring!
It's of Tatsurou's character introduction in-game, which reads, "Tatsurou Souzaki, Y High School Third Year. Known as the Swim Team's Demon due to his large stature and small eyes..."

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cartridge.tilt💾 @cartridgetilt.itch.io · 10/07/2026

Installed some anti-hesitation doors to keep the enemies out of the safe room when you leave (Also I recorded it in the correct aspect ratio this time around) #gamedev #indiedev #lowpoly #madewithgodot #ctrloptout

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VeryFatCat and Friends @veryfatcatz.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

[CASTING CALL]🎙️ We are looking for 1F, 3M voice actors for our upcoming visual novel, Dearest Darling Dragon! The rate is $1 per line with an $80 minimum. More info below! ⬇️ docs.google.com/document/d/1... Many thanks for your interest! #castingcall #voiceacting #indiegames #indiedev

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Dearest Darling Dragon Casting Call [1F, 3M]

Dearest Darling Dragon Casting Call Deadline: July 20th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PST =================== Dearest Darling Dragon is a light-hearted Stat-Raiser Dating Sim in which you raise a dragon egg 🥚an...

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OTOJANG Games @otojang.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Yippppeeee! My game for #joseijam Starlight Road is out! It's my (first ever?!?! ) short yuri game about two cute idols ( ദ്ദി ˙ᗜ˙ ) There's romance....if you squint! :> ✨Warnings✨ - Hand Holding - No kiss scene( ;´ - `;) 🐰 Check it out here: 🐰 otojang.itch.io/starlight-road #vndev #yuri

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Starlight Road by OTOJANG Games, Rosia, LemonadeMochi, Aria, aine, tajadita, siriusverre, Hel Raiser

Short game about two idols.

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tenshideve @tenshideve.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

You'll love our #indiegame EMBER & SANDS if you love: 🌺Fantasy shoujo stories 👙Age gap romances (10+ years, 100s even...) 🌴Enemies-to-lovers 🍍Rich, out of touch Elven twins (Team Rocket energy) 🌊SEAsia inspired settings #otome #amare

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Bigmamafatcat @bigmamafatcat.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Demo for our latest (and very first commercial) game, Dearest Darling Dragon 🥚🐉, is part of Otome Jam!!! 🎉🥳🎊 Please give it a whirl (and a Wishlist) if you like stat-raisers like Volcano Princess! 💖 bigmamafatcat.itch.io/dearest-darl... #otome #indieotome #indiedev bsky.app/profile/arim...

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Dreamy Cat Studio @dreamycatstudio.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

✨🌞 Ember & Sands is out! 🌞✨ Our tropical #otomejam2026 entry features: 🌴 a Bali-inspired island setting 👩🏾‍🤝‍🧑🏾 dual romanceable protagonists 💛 2 male & 2 female love interests 🏖 full VA for the 1st chapter of a cozy bed & breakfast visual novel Play the demo now! #amare #indiegame #romance

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raine @rainemonn.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🌸[rt is appreciated!!]🌸 hiya! (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶) ‹𝟹 rend is coming due, so im opening some request slots! i would REALLY appreciate it if you are interested in working with me, please consider! ✨

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JamKats 🧽 Hazard Crew 🔫 OUT NOW @jamkataclysms.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

EARLY RELEASE ⚔️ Surprise! I published Chapter 1 of Blue Storm in Spring for #BAFjam2026 TODAY! Features ‼️ Shonen-inspired action story!!! 🎤 Full voice acting 🎶 Original OST ⚔️ Cool swords!!!!!!!! PLAY NOW zacbytesgames.itch.io/blue-storm-i... #visualnovel #indiegame #indiedev #shonen @itch.io

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Blue Storm in Spring by zacbytesgames

Can you put "exorcist" on college apps?

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nef | Our Light Affliction is OUT NOW!!! @nefferinthia.itch.io · 28/06/2026

Our Light Affliction: Spider's Covenant has released for #OtomeJam2026! Get caught in the spider prince's web... 🕷️2 yandere love interests 🕷️4 endings ranging from bittersweet to simply bitter 🕷️35k words, 9 CGs and 9 original songs nefferinthia.itch.io/our-light-af... #otomedev #vndev

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Our Light Affliction: Spider's Covenant by nefferinthia

Tangled in the spider prince's web, will you struggle or give in?

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VeryFatCat and Friends @veryfatcatz.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The DEMO for our newest game, Dearest Darling Dragon, is now available on Itch!! 🎉🥳🎊🥚🐉 The Demo features: • Intro to 3 Love Interests🌹🐲 • Baby 🦊 & 🥚 Stat Raising 📈 • 11,000 words 😎 bigmamafatcat.itch.io/dearest-darl... #otome #josei #amare #indieotome #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #datingsim

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VeryFatCat and Friends @veryfatcatz.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The Steam page for our game, Dearest Darling Dragon, is up! 🎉🐉 It'd be a huge honor if you Wishlisted it!! Features: • 3 Love Interests🌹🐲 • Baby Dragon Stat Raising 🥚📈 • 6-10 hours of playtime store.steampowered.com/app/4697550/... #otome #josei #amare #indiedev #indieotome #gamedev #indiegames

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Dreamy Cat Studio @dreamycatstudio.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

In case anyone’s wondering how #otomejam2026 is going

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VeryFatCat and Friends @veryfatcatz.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our Steam page is almost fully set up...!!! 🥚🐉🎉 As we teased before, our next game is titled Dearest Darling Dragon!🐉 It's a stat raiser #otome with plenty of silly shenanigans... and 2 hot dragon daddys to date... 🥵 LOL. Please keep an eye out for it! #indiedev #gamedev #datingsim

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Dreamy Cat Studio @dreamycatstudio.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

It's Kaspian's turn! Here's a look at his exclusive love interests! As Kaspian you'll be able to romance the fire dragon, Saint Seraphina, the uncompromising elf, Erevan or the games' other protagonist, Kestrel❤️ #amare #romance #indiegame

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Dreamy Cat Studio @dreamycatstudio.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Officially revealing the cast of Ember & Sands starting with Kestrel and her exclusive love interests! As Kestrel you'll be able to romance the Fairy doctor, Aimeric, the refined beauty, Elowen or the games' other protagonist, Kaspian❤️ #amare #romance #indiegame

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VeryFatCat and Friends @veryfatcatz.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The VeryFatCat and Friends Public Discord Server is now open! 🎉🥳😻🐾 Come join us to chat about Bound By Fate, A/B/O Speed Dating, Sweet Valentine Chocolatier, Dearest Darling Dragon, and many more! Everyone is welcome, but please follow the rules! 💕 discord.gg/8s4PPdWaaS

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tenshideve @tenshideve.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I'm hosting Gender Bender Jam 2026! If you've wanted to create gender bender, TG, TF and TSF games and media, join the jam, find some team mates and have fun! 🖇️ in thread! #genderbenderjam2026 #amare #indiegame #visualnovel #indiedev

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Dreamy Cat Studio @dreamycatstudio.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Meet the protagonists of our upcoming romance visual novel, Ember & Sands ❤️ While they will each have their own romance paths to explore, you can also play through a route that follows their journey from friends —> lovers 👀 Demo coming soon! #amare #indiegame #romance

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VeryFatCat and Friends @veryfatcatz.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A preview of our upcoming stat-raiser #otome game! 👀👀👀 Any guesses what the game is about? 😼 (The little jumping egg is just TOO CUTE. 😭😻🥚🐉 But no, you will not be dating the egg.) Everything you see (UI, icons, art) is by @causticfish.bsky.social ! #indiedev #gamedev #statraiser #uidesign #ui

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pluto 🐦‍⬛ @plutonicore.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

my may has been wild🧍 wdym i got allergies, food poisoning, went to a funeral, discovered my anaemia came back, and now i’m hospitalised and getting a blood transfusion ALL IN JUST 3.5 WEEKS 😭⁉️

Baby raccoon in a cage with over laid text saying “Life Update: It Got Worse”

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nef | Our Light Affliction is OUT NOW!!! @nefferinthia.itch.io · 14/05/2026

Our Light Affliction: Spider's Covenant is aiming to release for #otomejam 2026! Keep an eye out if you... ☠️...love bad endings in otome games 👻...are a fan of Toilet Bound Hanako-kun ❤️‍🩹...can't decide if you want to fix him or make him worse

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tenshideve @tenshideve.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Chapter 1 of Levi's route and Cheri's route is out now! The update includes... 📖2-3 hrs of route progression 📷Choices that could lead to early exit bad endings 🖼️New CGs and menu art 🎮Social media gameplay (bad ends are in, so be careful!) #otome #yuri #amare #indiegame

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tenshideve @tenshideve.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Who is right? Hmmm... #otome #yuri #amare #indiegame

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tenshideve @tenshideve.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Oh look! I have a Patreon page now! For now, I'll be using it to share exclusive sneak peeks of fully-written chapters of COMMUNITY NOTES 2-4 weeks before the public release. Right now, there is a free trial! #otome #yuri #amare #indiegame www.patreon.com/posts/welcom...

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💙Welcome Angels!💙 | Tenshi Studios

💙Welcome Angels!💙 by Tenshi Studios on Patreon. Join Tenshi Studios's community for exclusive content and updates.

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VeryFatCat and Friends @veryfatcatz.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Sweet Valentine Chocolatier, our FREE otome / amare game, is now available on Steam! 💖💝💕🌸😻 store.steampowered.com/app/4303900/... If you enjoy the game, please consider giving us a Review and Following our Publisher account! We're excited to craft more games soon! 💖💝

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NightLightWrks @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Who doesn't wish for a roommate who makes you coffee, cooks you dinner, and is maybe just a little bit obsessed with you? Bloom will be releasing on Steam in very very soon (just in time for the Otome Games Celebration)~ #bloom #amare #visualnovel store.steampowered.com/app/4327890/...

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VeryFatCat and Friends @veryfatcatz.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Just a few more days until #sweetvalentinechocolatier releases on Steam in full, 100% free! 🎉🥳💖💝 Every wishlist warms our hearts!! 💕 Though there's no money at stake, it definitely makes our day! 🙇‍♀️ store.steampowered.com/app/4303900/... #amare #indiedev #gamedev #romance #datingsim #freegames

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Kieran @toadally.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I don’t “network,” I make friends. Other artists are not my competition, they’re my beloved peers and sources of inspiration. We all have the same goal; to share our art. I’m not gonna corporatize my human relationships with them. I am in my sandbox playing and I hope they join me.

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pluto 🐦‍⬛ @plutonicore.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

joining a new discord server for a game is always so fun to me because it’s like “oh boy i wonder if i’ll see some familiar faces” and i find that almost every single time my reaction is “OH MY GOD IM WORKING WITH THIS PERSON?!”

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NightLightWrks @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The love interests of Bloom! The game has has your typical culprits... the ice-cold coworker, the charming local artist, the best friend, and the mysterious newcomer~ So many options ❤️ Experience them yourself for free on itch ✨️ nightlightwrks.itch.io/bloom #otome #yuri #fantasy #romance

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cartridge.tilt💾 @cartridgetilt.itch.io · 09/04/2026

Snazzy new loading screen and level intro, this took a while to implement #gamedev #indiedev #lowpoly #madewithgodot #ctrloptout

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VeryFatCat and Friends @veryfatcatz.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The Steam page for our FREE romance game, Sweet Valentine Chocolatier, is up! 🎉 We have 4 love interests (2M, 2F) and a customizable player character! Please Wishlist us in support if you can 💖💝🍫 store.steampowered.com/app/4303900/... #gamedev #indiedev #otome #amare #lgbt #yuri #visualnovel

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Sweet Valentine Chocolatier on Steam

A cozy, heartwarming visual novel in which you take a familiar face (boy or girl) on a romantic spring festival date. Customize your player character (femme or masc) and play several low-stakes mini g...

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OTOJANG Games @otojang.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Please Eat This! is finally submitted to #NaNoRenO ! It's a game where you make your picky friend eat >:0 There's lots of good looking food so do enjoy! 🥞Content Warnings🥞 - disordered eating - depression PLAY IT HERE 🍱👉 aiainaine.itch.io/please-eat-t... #visualnovel #amare

Title Screen for the visual novel Please Eat This!

Character Chio sitting behind a brown table. Chat bubbles are on the side showing a conversation between Chio and Tay(the MC).

The conversation goes:
chio: What How did you even get in here?
tay: You gave me a spare key remember?
chio: Right... And I remember telling you that it's for emergencies only.

Bottom right is the menu and list of buttons.

Food selection screen with Chio in the center options on center-top and a "Serve Up!" button center bottom.

In the middle of the screen is a pancake with various toppings

Chio behind a table with a bento with various toppings in front.

There are chat bubbles to the right. The conversation goes:
Chio: You didn't burn the rice, did you?
Tay: Nah, I learn from my mistakes.
Chio: Isn't this a bit much?

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tenshideve @tenshideve.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

The demo for #indiegame THE COMMUNITY NOTES ARE WRONG is out now! A bisexual singer-songwriter faces biphobia and cyberbullying when a photo of her kissing a man goes viral. 👩🏻Established female protagonist 💞Two love interests (1 male, 1 female) 🎮Social media gameplay #otome #yuri #amare

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Brother Ming 🔜 ANYC Booth 1951 @brotherminggames.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

In case you didn't know, Kickstarter employees formed a Union! They went on a strike last year to protect their working conditions, and as retaliation, 4 union members were laid off last month. If you use KS, write a letter to their leadership here: actionnetwork.org/letters/kick...

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Kickstarter: Stop the Retaliation! Reinstate our Teammates Now

On February 18th, 2020, Kickstarter employees voted to form a union, becoming the first major tech company in the United States to do so. Since then, we have bargained for two contracts. On October 2...

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