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OLBA Zine 2025 @0lbaz1ne.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Kicking off our list of writers is none other than @saiaiza.bsky.social! #OurLifeBeginningsAndAlways #olba #OLBAzine

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Otome Development @otomedev.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Something lurks in these stories, be it a murderer, a mystery or maybe just something harmless wanting to be found! Either way, explore these mysteries together with the MC in these #OtomeJam & #JoseiJam titles!

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Whoa. What are THE ODDS?! Plus: If those aren’t the actual water-themed names, someone HAS to be an OLBA fan. 🌊 www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAssh... @gbpatch.bsky.social

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Phin @factionfighter.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Little Alma sketch for the day. Be prepared to see a lot more of her in the next few months... #Dailysketch

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Phin @factionfighter.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Some sketches from last night, characters from across the board, and mostly from @saiaiza.bsky.social long time story...

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Phin @factionfighter.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

This was meant to be a birthday piece for @saiaiza.bsky.social back on December 25th, but I hit a weird art shift at the time, and just could not get it finished in time. So I'm sharing it anyway!

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

So! I never shared this super cute commission comic @yomigummies.bsky.social did for me last summer of Cove asking Sai to prom. 💚🤍😊 9 pages in total + chibis; sharing with Yoms's permission. (&, yes, I wrote the script) 1/3 #olba #ourlifebeginningsandalways #ourlife #coveholden #saiaiza

Sai Aiza has white hair and gray eyes; she's wearing a pink dress and making a white linen poppy bracelet for Cove. Her phone pings with a notification.

Cove Holden, green-haired and aquamarine-eyed, paces as he waits for Sai to meet him at the beach. He has a small box for her. He wears black jeans, a denim long-sleeve top with the sleeves rolled up, and blue and white sneaker. Sai approaches him, cheerful and waving.

Sai and Cove both try talking at the same time to tell each other they have a gift for the other. They dissolve into giggles.

Cove opens the box to present Sai with a silver star necklace and a white linen poppy, asking her to prom. Sai tears up with delight and presents him with the bracelet she was making, asking if he'll be hers as well. Cove says, "Always," and the pair kiss. Sai puts the bracelet on Cove and he helps Sai put the necklace on, blushing as he does.

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Saving that "deeper" convo for later is probably for the best, you two. 🤭 Fun fact: @factionfighter.bsky.social & I use the chibis as our Steam pfps lol 3/3 #olba #ourlifebeginningsandalways #ourlife #coveholden #saiaiza

A little embarrassed since he got carried away in that moment, Cove says they should worry about the prom right now. With a wink, Sai agrees. She does ask if soon they could talk about the "other stuff" (meaning: being lovers). Cove agrees that they'll talk about that soon, "Just not now." Sai agrees with that. Cove pulls her towards him, clearly more than happy to have her in his life; Sai looks just as happy.

Cute Cove and Sai chibis sitting on the beach! Artist Yoms even included a cutely written "Sai and Cove" with the "o" in Cove's name written with a heart and a heart dotting the "i" in Sai's name. They're very cute! Sai has the flower in her hair and Cove has the bracelet on. Unseen: The star necklace Cove gave her.

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

D'aww... The boy is so trying with the language of flowers! 🥹 Been listening to "APT." by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars so I think that spurred me to post this today lol (don't ask me where the connection comes from exactly because idk) 2/3 #olba #ourlifebeginningsandalways #ourlife #coveholden #saiaiza

Cove tells Sai that the necklace really suits her. There's a soft flirtatious feeling between them and they both blush. Cove also presents Sai with the white linen poppy he had for her and she places it behind her left ear.

Cove comments that he heard flowers can mean different things depending on what ear they're placed behind but doesn't remember. Sai informs Cove that, in Hawaiian culture, a flower behind the left ear means you have a lover and that you're taken. Cove is reassured, saying, "Th-that's good. Because you are." He flusters himself since, while they are a couple, they aren't yet lovers. Sai simply smiles.

Cove continues to splutter about how they aren't lovers yet but that he totally wants that later. Meanwhile, Sai just giggles at him. She reassures him that she's happy just being a couple and they can worry about more serious lover stuff later. Cove tells her she's too nice to him as they share a sweet hug. The pair look at each other lovingly.

Cove tells Sai that her being so nice to him is one day going to lead to other things. "And I don't wanna stop when that happens," he says. Sai tells him, "Likewise." Cove expresses worry that he could hurt her since he's much bigger than her but she reassures him that he won't and that she trusts him. They share a loving kiss with the ocean behind them.

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Mochipan @mochipan.com · 16/01/2025

What other colors should I make? Just released pink & black today! #fashion #indiedesigner #art #designer #coquette #whimsical

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Stolen from a friend. Ask away! 😊

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OLBA Zine 2025 @0lbaz1ne.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

In this post you can find the carrd page with all the info for the zine as well as our interest check: olba-zine-2025.carrd.co forms.gle/oJZ6AgEZwWAP...

olba-zine-2025.carrd.co

OLB&A Zine

page for the OLB&A zine project

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TIXIXX @tixixx.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Before I go to bed just wanted to share these drawings I made for my bestie's birthday :)) @arcanaprincexvi.bsky.social Happy birthday again CJ!! U deserve the best 🫵💯🎂 #art #digitalart

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Lovely! Let’s talk about nice things and beloved things, shall we? 😊 1 like = 1 thing I love

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Jess Samhain 🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Every time Gritty goes viral (as he well should) I’m reminded of this tweet I saw in 2020.

Tweet from @VeneficusIpse:
This is straight up the best explanation of @GrittyNHL I have ever seen. #Gritty

The tweet is a screenshot of two more tweets:

Mußandra @ammit
Can anyone explain to this confused Italian living in the US what is up with Philadelphia and Gritty?? Is he their daimon?

Eduardo García-Molina @eduardo_garcmol
Replying to @ammit_
I believe he's the manifestation of their city as a god, like Roma.

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Phin @factionfighter.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Doodled a Cove for the new year, which so far has been just SLAPPING the shit outta me. So I did this between comms and day job. Will do more versions of this soonish (Space Cove, MerCove, and some additionals.) #CoveHolden #OurLife #BeginningsandAlways

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Coffee Beans Dev 🦊 Tailside (OUT NOW on Steam!) @coffeebeansdev.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Genuinely feel too shy reaching out to people so if you see this, hi! I'm making a little cozy cafe game that maybe you would like to try out 👉👈

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Mochii @mochii1874.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

新衣装新衣装！

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Viewonmytablet @viewonmytablet.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Free 🕊️ You know those moments when you just need to escape? This is exactly where I want to be - standing by the ocean, letting my worries drift away. Sometimes we all need our own peaceful rock in life's chaos 🌊✨ #PixelArt #Peace #art

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maddie ★ othatsraspberry @othatsraspberry.com · 02/01/2025

happy year of the THIS GUY!! 🐍

a silly doodle of naked snake from metal gear solid 3 with the text “year of the snake”

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Ever have that vague feeling that you don’t belong anywhere? Yeah. I got that today.

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

I hope everyone has been enjoying the holidays. I’ve had a lot to think about and a lot on my mind since my contract ended. The biggest takeaway? I was exhausted down to my bones. Down to my soul. There’s so much I need and want to do, so much to prep, but I’m finally learning to breathe again.

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a christmas tree made out of stars on a dark blue background

ALT: a christmas tree made out of stars on a dark blue background

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Nana Moon { game dev } - WISHLIST BATHORY @moonana.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

We're encountering problems getting investment for our newest title, and getting investment for that could save us for the next years to come of that game's development and while we wait for Keylocker to pick up. Getting investment for that game could also save Moonana altogether.

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ENDYSIS ♞❄️ The Last Winter Knight OUT NOW❄️ @endysis.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

If you think it's a little insanity-inducing for one person to do virtually everything from art, writing, coding, music and sound, you'd be right! :'D If you would like to support me in said insanity, I just released a supporter pack that's pwyw on itch: endysis.itch.io/winter-moon

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Phin @factionfighter.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Some Spider-Man and MJ sketches! Who else has been playing Marvel Rivals?

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

5 faves/5 tags FOOD: Tom kha kai DRINK: Ginger tea SEASON: Summer COLOR: Red ANIME: Darker than Black (season 1 *only*) As for tags, hmm… @yukidragon.bsky.social @moophles.bsky.social @yomigummies.bsky.social @aemasca.bsky.social @xrsjbz.bsky.social

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Sopai | IDV brainrot @sopai.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I can finally post this! I was part of an OLBA zine and I drew Derek! This is my first time drawing him and I'm quite happy with how it turned out :] #dereksuarez #olba #ourlife link to zine below!

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Boosting since I’m still applying to jobs and it takes our state up to 3 weeks to release UI funds. So we are going through our emergency funds. #commission #emergency

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CJ @arcanaprincexvi.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

I have come to love rendering. I also appreciate Ori a little more. Welcome back my love for art. #oc #digitalart

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AceroTiburon @acerotiburon.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Soup got a new scratching board and immediately started shredding!

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Yunalescka @yunalescka.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Happy thanksgiving to all my American friends! If you don’t celebrate then I hope you have a great day. 😊 My community has changed my life. Through the ups and downs they are always there. I will always be grateful. I appreciate you all. 🫶🏼 Share all the love.

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包 @xrsjbz.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

#ourlife #CoveHolden #OurLifeBeginningsAndAlways #olba Baby you can have a cheeseburger 😋🍔

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Loving husband is asleep while I’m wide awake. Unfortunately, he also snores sometimes (like tonight), which doesn’t help. Going to be a long night. Worrying about this unemployment shit is for the birds.

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Geoffrey Maclean @geoffreymaclean.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

My favorite shot of my work on Castlevania Nocturne S1!

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🌱 MK/RET @retquits.art · 26/11/2024

skeb-like c☼mmission for a flustered eiland 🍰 #fieldsofmistria #art

Fanart of Eiland from Fields of Mistria on a white background. He's wearing his winter outfit and clutching a hand on his chest with a flustered, blushing expression. End ID

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Erin Fitzgerald @erinfitzbadass.com · 25/11/2024

To the unknown person who weirdly showed up at my hotel looking for me, without reaching out to me first and asking if that would be OK. You’re the reason women choose the bear. #consentmatters #thatwascreepy #notokdude

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

How did I go this long without knowing Aldi has these adorable, single-serve cheesecakes available? They’re really good — and the container is glass! 💜

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The Life of Sharks @thelifeofsharks.com · 18/11/2024

An unexplained fault in an undersea telecommunications cable linking Finland and Germany has disrupted communication services.

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Sai Aiza @saiaiza.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Sometimes you’ll write beautifully right from the off. More often, however, it’ll be absolute ass at first. And that’s OK! That’s normal! Don’t give up when the words don’t sing. Give them time. You might need to write out of order, write random/disjointed ideas, or scribble nonsense. Just write.

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Phin @factionfighter.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Space Adventures with Cove! What has them in shock?! THE FUCK IS THAT?! Romance with Star Witch Sai! #OurLife #OC #AU #SPACE

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Rachel @icefire149.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

It's incredible and also alarming to know it's been 4yrs since #OurLife released. I didn't know how I was going to keep my mum & myself safe during the start of the pandemic, and Cove changed my life! I was able to stay home, pay bills, & build emergency money (RIP old car + laptop). #DevDiaries

The image is a screenshot of a facebook post dated November 16, 2020.

And it reads: Today still doesn't quite feel real. Back earlier in the year I feel like I stumbled into the most amazing opportunity. And those of you that know me well, you know how much I love: books, video games, and writing stories. Somehow I got hired to do some freelance work adapting outlines for a visual novel into scripts.

I'm beyond grateful for this opportunity. It still hasn't quite sank in that it happened. The game is officially out today and it would mean the world to me for you all to check it out. The base game is free to play. (I did also work on some of the paid dlc episodes. I've already been paid for what I wrote, but I'd still appreciate you checking them out and letting me know what you thought.) It's overall an adorably sweet game, and if you enjoyed it stay tuned for future content! I've been having a blast playing it today seeing how much the parts I contributed to evolved.

Okay, I'm gonna go back to staring at the credits to make sure I didn't dream all this up.

The image is a screenshot of an Instagram post dated 4 years ago presented in a facebook memories format. The image is a light blue background with a promotion image in the middle for the visual novel Our Life Beginnings & Always. It's broken up into three sections where the same boy featured is shown at various points in his life: child with a pink cast and picking flowers, teenager holding a flower, an adult holding a large bouquet of flowers. The purple text around the image reads: I spent most of this year writing for this adorably sweet visual novel. Please check it out on Steam: Our Life Beginnings and Always. I still can't believe I got to have this opportunity. Someone please alert 7yr old me in 2000 that I'm getting to live out my writing dreams. Sunglasses face emoji is pictured at the end.

Screen shot from the visual novel, Our Life Beginnings & Always. Standing center is a drawing of Cove Holden, a young adult with light green hair, blue eyes, and an ocean wave arm sleeve tattoo. He's dressed casually and standing on a firefly covered hill, overlooking the ocean. He says to you: "You're welcome. And thank you for being my favorite story."

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nono ➡️ Commissions open! @nonoworks.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Rosalinde from Unicorn Overlord

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Otome Development @otomedev.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Furthermore, a date for #ShoujoseiJam as well! 🍀 January 24th to February 14th, 2026 🍀 Unlike the OtoJosei Jams, Shoujosei Jam will only run for three weeks and only allow new projects. We wanted to make a shorter jam to make it easier for newcomers to make small projects with smaller scopes!

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