A downloadable visual novel for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android

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Dawn Chorus is a wholesome, non-linear romance furry visual novel set in the cold and snow-clad Norway. 

Moving to another country for studies is a huge step, but also a chance for a new beginning. Two months into the first semester, you are about to take part in a science camp in a remote guesthouse above the Arctic Circle. There, you will meet a wide cast of characters, each with their own story. Will you choose to rekindle old friendships, deepen the bond with your acquaintances, or meet someone new? Will you uncover what secrets your friends might be hiding? And will those friendships blossom into something more?

The game contains adult content and it meant to be played by adults only, although it has an SFW mode.


The game is currently in development, with updates released monthly, near the end of the month, with each update first being available on Patreon and released publicly here a month later.

Dawn Chorus v0.37 (Mikko) - released on itch.io on 27.04
Dawn Chorus v0.38 (Devon) - coming to Patreon on 29.04!

Broken Harbours (Rune & Devon side story) - available here

If you would like to support the development of Dawn Chorus and gain access to early releases, together with other benefits like sneak peeks or polls, check out our Patreon here


Patreon link     Twitter link

The team for Dawn Chorus:

Keostory, writing, music, programming
hq - character design, sprites, illustrations
Brannywriting
Roborak - backgrounds
Bakemonoy - illustrations 
Prince O' Sky - illustrations
Deffie - illustrations
Illustrations for Day 1 were done by Tintiai.
Banner and additional illustrations by Jandar.
Main menu background drawn by White Leonard.


Follow us on our Telegram channel, Twitter or, better, Bluesky!

Updated 16 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android
Rating
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(1,711 total ratings)
AuthorDawn Chorus
GenreVisual Novel
Made withRen'Py
TagsAdult, Bara, Dating Sim, Furry, Gay, LGBT, norway, Romance, Yaoi
Average sessionAbout an hour
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse, Xbox controller, Gamepad (any), Touchscreen, Smartphone
AccessibilitySubtitles
LinksTwitter, Patreon

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Dawn_Chorus-0.37.2-pc.zip 351 MB
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Dawn_Chorus-0.37.2-android.apk 359 MB
Dawn_Chorus-0.36.6-pc.zip (old sprites) 343 MB
Dawn_Chorus-0.36.6-mac.zip (old sprites) 338 MB
Dawn_Chorus-0.36.6-android.apk (old sprites) 351 MB
Dawn Chorus soundtrack (flac).zip 377 MB
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Dawn Chorus soundtrack (mp3).zip 226 MB
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hey! just wanted to mention that the old sprites still appear in the pictures at the top of this page. is it intentional?

Okay I'm confused, Travis is straight right that's why he's not a route?? But there was an option to sleep in his room, I've been trying for a few hours to unlock it again but I can't, was it removed?

Travis is straight? Never tried tanuki's route. Makes sense then why sprite of him is not shown on the official page of the game. 

I thought there was something happening between this enjoyer of the asian culture and the modest writer. :D

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Although the new art is nice, it just doesn't hit the same way that the old art style did. It would be nice to have a toggle in order to switch between the two! I don't hate it, I just miss the scratchy more raw feeling of the old sprites. It felt like it suited the game much more. There's also something about lake's new sprite that just feels so off, maybe it's an angle thing or their fur but I just can't like it

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i wanna know when the next Klause update is ;-;

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Hello everyone. I would like to share my opinion on the game.

Maybe nothing that mind-blowing is happening in this story, it is a rare example of a realistic novel in the nische of furry visual novels. 

What makes me enjoy Dawn Chorus is the cast of plausible characters with absolutely understandable thoughts, motives, fears and expectations. 

I also found pretty interesting that at least some characters are making crucial decisions about themselves and their relationships with other students without Arvo's interruptions. And this is a grounding and refreshing message: we are not the centre of the universe and life will go on, regardless of our desires.

Visuals of Dawn Chorus is also solid part of the game. Backgrounds has this mood of clean and colourful PS2 titles and, at the same time, remains somewhat realistic. This resembles me phenomenon of liminal spaces, surreal places of my dreams. And, as for me, surroundings are depicting this whole feeling of coziness of a Scandinavian village. All in all, backrounds of this game certainly have a unique charm.

Speaking of characters' sprites, I think in general they are better after changes and more suiting to the other parts of game's aesthetics. Pastel colors and more detailed features feels more authentic in a story of wholesome relationships and appreciation between antropomorphic (fluffy :3 ) students. 

Audio is good as well. Soundtracks are doing great job at representing calmness of the North. They are soothing and giving a sense of an otherworldly serenity. 

However, I have one issue with this game. It is replayabillity. Yes, every character has unique scenes, but in every route you have to pretty much skip the same whole segments of the game again and again to reach this unique content.  This can be annoying, but all in all, I understand why is that so. Dawn Chorus is also a dating game, rewriting whole story for every guy would be a nightmare for developers.  So, it's rather my problem, it seems. Couldn't forget about this, anyway.

And, as I said before, the plot itself is not that breath-taking. Probably, it doesn't need some crazy events happening around, considering it's "cozy student trip" narrative. But, I think, it is a continuation of the previous problem. Could become pretty boring during 3-4th reading. 

To sum up, I rate this game 7,5/10. It is a mature and well-written story about people growing up, making decisions and sharing refreshing thoughts. However, game has some problems with replayabillity.

P.S. Lake is the best. Finnish. :3

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Help, I don't know how to get to Klaus' route, it's very complicated, any clue on how to get there?

bjorn's route, figure it out from there :3

hmm thanks owo, and could you help me with Torulf's route? Yeah ? ❤❤

what part do you need help with?

That is, by what path can you reach Torulf's route and I think there are three parts, that is what is difficult for me

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You have to act like you're going to pursue Devon. Sit with lake, talk to rune and Devon. Make sure you get his coat, otherwise you can't get Klaus's route. You keep pursuing Klaus, his room won't be an option. You go with Devon, but choose not to help him that's how you unlock Klaus! (I just spent an hour trying to figure it out again, you can do bjorn too but it's a bit harder)

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i'm sorry, but the new sprites just look... wrong, too me for some reason... the old ones had more life and where more expresive. i do kinda like the new sprites but that's it... i'm sorry but they just look downgraded... i love the old ones more is what i am trying to say...

 is there a way for me to change the new sprites into the old ones in the files?

Haha I feel that way for every vn that changes their sprites (tennis ace just went through one), its not that its worse its more that we got used to and attatched to the old ones. They did a good job with the art, but yeah I do miss the simple old cartoony sprites too.

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Y'all... I just realized that Arvo is just a socially awkward, slightly introverted stud muffin... Everybody and their freaking mother, even people like Bjørn who had never PREVIOUSLY considered dating a guy, are hopelessly in love with our little Cinnamon roll.

And, Arvo is just completely unaware of how tight a grip he has on the boys around him. xD

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Torulf spoiler alert:

After doing all three endings, I can see how a red-flag Tordork is and fascinated by how he can subtly control both Arvo and Lake without trying much.

It's a bit sad to see how he always chases to that "highest" point in every aspect of his life (jobs, places, emotions,...), always talks about traveling to places to feel better than everyone else, and he will run away when things get hard, serious or just bored.

These things also affect Arvo and Lake, like they feel they aren't good enough for him. Playing as Arvo just feel like a teenage boy in the community finally being loved by someone, especially someone older but not worked out.  (I relate sm, but I'm glad that I'm over that phase now, lol).

Long story short, if I really think about it, Tordork is maybe about 50% of a bad person (lol), but actions have been made, so he's still a jerk anyways.

I hoped Arvo and Lake team up to start a revenge arc against Tordork. And I think the best outcome after D5 is just him being guilty and apologizing, but let's wait and see.

u got rid of 32 bit version id realy apreceate if you could add it back in unless it an error on my side

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i absolutely love this game, best vn i have ever played with. also i really like lake, theyre really cute :3

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Can we choose to top or bottom

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I swear to god.. the mikko route where you don't tag along with him for a walk on day 2.. damn. That actually made me so upset like why did we just leave again? What now? What do the charcaters think? PLEASE i need some kind of answer like why did we just go back home?? what about the trip and the university?? that was actually so emotional i don't know how to react 😭😭

PS.: I also found a minor spelling issue while doing this route, there it is

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I like the game, I agree with many of those below when changing the characters they feel different but there is something that doesn't fit much and that is, why is there no NsFW for Mikko, Lake or Devon? There is only one for Torulf and Bjorn's route but no one else for the rest, the truth is that it seems boring to me on that part, I hope they can give that to those missing routes

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Lake's route does have nsfw at the end, it just doesn't have images yet

well yes I think it's just a matter of time..

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The NSFW is coming. They've said in the past that there will be NSFW for all of the routes in the future. I think it's just a matter of where it actually fits in the story arc. It would be cheap if they just forced it.

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Well in that case you are right, it would be boring and cheap to force it, it is better that everything fits as it should

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I think that's what sets Dawn Chorus apart. It's not just pr0n with a plot... 

It's plot...Just plot. Each choice made by each character is motivated by good reasons and each connection you forge feels real and inspirational

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I again want to make an honest comment on the new sprites:


While I do like the more detailed and updated looks on many of the characters (especially the more expressive take on the characters), the change of some character’s sprites has had a great and rather suboptimal effect on them. It completely changed their personality and how they are generally perceived, when compared to their sprites before.

The ones suffering from this are (in my view):
-Devon
-Rune

I don’t really mind the new Devon too much because even though I now perceive him differently, he still gives off coach energy, but just slightly younger and a little more approachable than before. I could play Devon‘s route again and still connect with him the same way I did before.

When it comes to Rune though, his character completely changed. Not in a way like Devon where he still gives off the same energy. Rune simply doesn’t read as Rune anymore. He no longer gives off the athletic, hard-working, down-to-earth and loveable vibes, but now only gives off: „I am a jock and like sports.“. Many parts off his personality just seem ripped away.


Don’t get me wrong I am fine and even satisfied (torulf omg) with many of the new sprites, especially after now playing with the new updated sprites myself, but for Rune it just completely changed him and he is my favorite character. It feels like Rune was removed and now replaced with this new character.



More personal note:
I‘ve read that you also are unable to make the old sprites an available option for future updates, as it takes additional work, which I completely understand.

I just can’t see myself continuing the route of Rune in the future, because I don’t see the same character that I fell in love with.

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The new sprite models have so much personality to them and it's great to see them with more expressions. 

Okay so Mikko is really good at keeping a straight face but dude is hurting as well, Arvo can't catch a break at all, first he apologised for the separation, explained he had a crush and that he loved Mikko but saying that he has feelings for Mikko still is difficult because they just reconnected and he needs to process his feelings and emotions just as much as he needed to be truthful with Mikko. It sucks that Arvo and Mikko are acting "Normal" when things are far from it.

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Overall I love how the new sprites look in game, I think it's an amazing change! I'm a big fan of the updated art for the polaroid pictures too! I do have a few minor things to point out with this update though. I feel like Mikko's older pose in the polaroid photo with the snowball held up dramatically was more fun. Personally, I'm not a big fan of how off to the side Rune faces, I feel that it doesn't match his personality as much as the old pose did. The sprites work in some scenes but in the more personal scenes it feels a bit off to me, Rune seems a bit more distant and him only facing front with the flirty face adds to that off feeling. I also find that Lake's snout does look a bit too bulbous. Actual technical issues I've found are that in Runes frightened pose with his jacket on, his shirt is visible where his hand is. in the same pose with his jacket off, something isn't lining up right and his arms are too large for the shirt. I also find that the outlines of some characters do look a bit weird on some backgrounds. I've attached images of the 2 issues with Rune's sprite

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I don't know if it's just me, but I no longer have the option to choose the crazy Mikko route 😅

is there a list somewhere with all the routes or the different endings so far? I'm getting really invested now and I at least wanna know what kinda routes I got

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i like the new sprites in some ways, but i have a major complaint and two minor ones.

RUNE - what did they do to him? it like comepletly changed his whole vibe, he looks... meaner?

minor complaints:

also,  the outlines are a bit too thin on the sprites, making things blend in a weird way, unlike the thicker outlines where it  was clear where things were and where they end.

and the angle of Travis's head is weird...

and the shading, the shading makes them not fit as well against every background, because of how... warm? it is, and it's not even consistant, the white on on Jorgan and Lake are shaded completly diffrently from each other, like they have two different lights on them


i think a lot of the expressions are a lot better on these sprites, though.

*overall* it's an upgrade but i'd like to see them edited a bit.

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Will we get a cookbook with all the recipes Lake finds poggers?

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Is he going to fuck Devon and Torulf and Miko and Rune and lake soon?

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I am sorry but Arne will be the only choice

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spoiler here










I'm honestly not gonna lie, that update was REALLY short. I think the purpose of the update was to show the new sprites that, I really really like, and an update on Mikko's route and what's going on. And Jorgen in that clothing, god, I got no words. Other than the only complaint of being short, it was really guud.

no no read the rest if no no wanna 

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But I also have a few pros and cons with the new sprites: (con, or not?) Torulf looks like a gawdam dinosaur, (con) Mikko looks really slouched, (pro) Bjorn is still him (in a gud way), (con? actually nah pro) Devon got a cute little baby face UwU, (rune) Rune kinda doesn't look like Rune, (pro) Lake, he still fucking cute as hell, (con) Travis, I like his old design better honestly, (big pro) the bat got SUCH a good design and is stillllllllll fucking cute. that's it I think now I go go sleep cause its late now choaaaa 

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yesss the new version is here, thanks owo

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ya falta solo 1 dia para la nueva version jsjsj

Estoy tan emocionado!!! Hemos estado esperando por tanto tiempo y finalmente es el comienzo del cuarto día!!! Por que chico estás más emocionado? 

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ya llego la 0.37 amigo y el cominzo del cuarto dia

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why the preferences don't save? i put the nsfw content on but still won't work when i start a new game it's still keep nsfw off even if i clicked no when i get ask if i want play in sfw mode or not why? and when i go to main menu and preferences the nsfw is off even if i put on on...

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oh。。。。。。







no no no

don‘t addicted to drug

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Hello, good afternoon, a simple message from a simple dawn chorus player

I just discovered that Klaus has a route and I loved it, I hope that more people find out about his route and that more updates on this one come.

ps I love the vn

How do you do the Klaus route?

First you must get Devon to lend you a jacket, then you must choose to go to the forest and chase Klaus, then when choosing who you are going to sleep with you must choose Devon and when he is putting away the telescopes you must go to the dining room and chase Klaus again, that unlocks the route.

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ik im late, but i just randomly realized how greatly "dawn chorus" by thom yorke transitions into "magic number" by patricia taxxon (that one track from the last rune update, which u can download by going to one recent-ish public post in patreon btw)

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HOLY FCKING SHIT???

(Some spoiler down there, beware)

ALL these characters are so well written and they all felt so real..  I had so much fun spending time with each and every one of them and everytime i finished their routes i was in TEARS because its just a story and i know its not real but god fcking damn it im so attatched to them and it hurts😭. Its so bittersweet and such an amazingly well written visual novel! I also love the fact that even when you choose a route you get to hang out with the other characters too! Instead of hyperfocusing on the chosen character. I dont know how to explain it but it felt so balanced being able to have personal time with the chosen characters but also have other characters interactions with the chosen character!

I played devons route first and my god.. i was not the same person i was before. All these emotions just came out of NOWHERE! I stayed up ALL night just playing his route! The writing was so good that my heart felt so warm everytime i was with him!

I've always read visual novels as a coping mechanism and wow.. it really REALLY! Helped me so much.


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Runes route just BROKE me and every single cell in my body wanted to give him the biggest hug i can give :(

And also Devon! I think he has the best character writing in my opinion! Hes so thoughtful and caring and just always so genuine about wanting to help his students! It broke my heart when i heard about him considering going back to his ex because i wanted him to stay but i know its not my choice and hearing about their story just made me feel like i could potentially steal Devon's happiness if i forced him to stay.. Devon even said being with his ex was the happiest he'd ever been so i didnt want to force him but at the same time i also want him to stay and ARRHHHHHHHGVHSHGHDJDHG!!! I AM SO ATTATCHED TO THIS FICTIONAL MAN BUT I'D FEEL SO BAD TO CONVINCE HIM TO STAY BUT I WANT HIM IN MY LIFE   NOW

Dawn Chorus, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

It was a blast reading this visual novel and i really mean it when i say this visual novel has helped me so much through my difficult times.. so thank you.

I think most of us, if not all of us, will wait patiently and look forward to future updates so please dont rush yourself. I hope youre doing well and i wish you nothing but the best and good health<3

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I re-replayed Mikko's route again, the route that broke me, and it really hurts :'(

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LAKE IS THE CUTEST LITTLE LION EVER >w<

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just "finished" it, man why did i low-key start tearing up at our characters little rant at the end ): 

(i stalked torulf the ENTIRE time 💀)

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if we aren't married to torulf by the end of day 5 i'm getting the pitchforks

Torulf is evil, but hey... To each there own. Your opinion is valid.

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nuh uh :(

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Yuh huh. But trust me, you guys can have him. I'm glad you like him. :)

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he's a manipulator and regardless of whether you can change him by the end of the route, the subtle and unhealthy emotional warfare he's playing against Arvo, Lake, and the ones around them isn't for me. 

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he hot af tho so 🤷‍♂️

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I don't understand. why does this VN have such a tight grip over me I don't know how to explain it but I don't think I'm the same person anymore. I care a little too much about these goobers, it hurts. it hurts so much. why do they have to feel so real? I'm way too attached, the writing is so good.

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another thing I'd like to add is that it has inspired me not just emotionally but artistically as well. also this is my first introduction to vns wtf- Anyways I'll stop my rambling

Dawn chorus you're amazing, keep it up. :')

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I was so invested in Jørgen, then it just ended. im so distraught xD

At the end of Klaus's route we get a message saying to meet him at the door on the right leading to the sauna, is that something we can do right now or in a future update?

Last time klaus route was updated was 2021, so chances are it's something we can do in the future. 

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Can't wait for the expansion on the Rune route, my favourite deer boi

BRO DAMMIT TORULF YOU MAKE ME FEEL HAPPY AND THEN THEY SHOW ME THIS.. *sigh..* But he just flirtened with us all random .. Now, if i can't have him, Lake neither, so do i commit murder or suffer like with Amicus. (BTW THE WAY TRAVIS TALKED ABOUT A NOVEL VISUAL INSIDE A NOVEL VISUAL WAS SO GOOOD) 

Wait, TRAVIS TALKED ABOUT WHATTT,!?!?!

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WHAT VN WAS HE TALKING ABOUT? ANSWER ME HOMO SAPIEN

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Not me already waiting for another Bjørn update. I know the homies need to finish up the rest of Day Three for everyone, but It's just so gooooood. I will be patient, but barely...

Side note for those who have played Bjørns route, I'm curious...

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Do you tell Bjørn that you think he's cute on the first night or do you choose one of the two other options? Why?

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I honestly don't remember but I knowing me......

I most definitely picked the "cute" option

X3 X3 X3 I love Bjorn so much, more than any other character in DC and his story broke me and I sort of relate to him, and he's a bear! I love bears!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Besides cats of course hehe 

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I agree with everything you just said ❤️❤️❤️

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This might be a spoiler, but the way Mikkos's route ended has left me feeling... not good? Also a interesting thing I noticed was the fact that his route didn't end with "we made an automated for you"

His went straight to the credits. I feel like this is a bad sign of what's to come.

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That's the bad ending. There's a different path that continues the route. To get it, you just need to make a different choice toward the beginning of day 2.

How do I unlock the good ending of Mikko's route, I think I also got the bad ending???? Please help me

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If you're doing all correct, you're going to keep reading at day 3. And by the way, this 27.04.2024 is the next update of mikko, so, be ready Charlie be ready

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