You can call me Syder (pronounced like “cider”). This is my art blog where I post my art for quite literally anything - OCs, fanart, doodles, etc. It may seem centered around certain fandoms if I’m into that at the moment, but really it’s just a miscellaneous art blog.
My main blog is over at @part-sadist, so if you see a follow or interaction from that account, that’s me. I can’t follow via this side blog and unfortunately tumblr doesn’t seem to allow me to swap this one to my main 💦
While this blog is not 18+, I am an adult and may sometimes talk about or draw content with more mature themes. Please do not follow if that bothers you. If you need to block or unfollow me, please feel free to do so, I will not take it personally.
Other stuff
Pronouns: both she/her and they/them are fine
EN/中文/日本語 OK
Asks are welcome! Mentions are okay, but please only send DMs for business inquiries (i.e. commissions) unless we're mutuals
DO NOT repost my art or use it for AI learning
My strawpage - please save your drawings just in case as I seem to not receive them properly! I post the ones I receive in batches so it might take some time before I respond to yours 💦
You can download my Twisted Wonderland Login Tracker here!
Current main fandom is Twisted Wonderland, but a few other things I like include: FFXIV, Umamusume, Splatoon, Chainsaw Man, Dandadan, Ace Attorney, otome games, Vocaloid, etc.
Please also note that this blog is not spoiler-free ⚠ I do tag spoilers but sometimes I may forget to, so proceed with caution!
Tags guide, masterlists, & FAQ under the cut!
Tags Guide
#my art - All artwork, click this one if you want to see just my art (other tags may contain work from other people)
#oc - Art featuring my own OCs
#others ocs - Art featuring other people's OCs
#twst or #twisted wonderland - All Twisted Wonderland related posts
#shiokawa mayu - My Twisted Wonderland OC/Yuusona
#jamimayu - Jamil x Yuu content
#acemayu - Ace x Yuu content
#syder txt - Miscellaneous text posts, block this one if you don't want to see me yap
#gifts from others - Artwork, writing, etc. I received from other people
#art tips - Art tips, my brushes, asks regarding my art etc.
Masterlists
Twisted Wonderland
Shiokawa Mayu 🍙 (My Yuusona/OC)
Jamil x Mayu 🐍🍙 [1] [2]
Ace x Mayu ❤️🍙
Minajael x Mayu 🐯🍙
Art of Others' OCs
[To be continuously updated...]
FAQ
Do you take commissions?
Commissions are currently CLOSED as of October 31, 2025, but I plan to reopen at a later date. If you'd like to commission something in the future, please see this post for more information. I will be continuing to work on any commissions that I've accepted before closing.
I do however take commissions for the TWST tracker style chibi on a rolling basis! I open slots in batches of 10 after I finish each batch, so keep an eye out for when I reopen if you want one.
Can you draw [insert idea/prompt here]?
I do take suggestions, but please understand that I can’t guarantee that I’ll get to it.
Can I draw your OC?
Alone or with canon characters (if they’re part of pre-existing media), yes. If it’s with your own OC or a character I don’t know, please ask me first.
Can you draw my OC?
Only if I’m hosting an OC interaction or request event, otherwise I prefer to focus on my own projects & ideas first, sorry!
Can I use your art for a profile picture/banner/etc.?
If it's fanart, yes, as long as you credit me properly - this means visible credit (e.g. including my url), and not claiming it as your own. However, please refrain from making any edits or modifications to the artwork, such as adding filters. Please also do not use my art for roleplaying purposes.
Additionally, please do not use my OCs, as they are very personal to me 💦 All commissions are also intended for the commissioner's use only.
What do you use to draw?
Clip Studio Paint (PC) + Wacom Intuos Pro PTH-660 tablet. I can’t tell you what brushes I use because I downloaded tons and just pick one randomly based on whatever I feel like using that day, but if you ask me specifically about a piece I may be able to recall which one I used 😭
Can we be mutuals/friends?
I've answered this question in more detail here, but to summarize: I’m rather selective with who I follow back, and likely won’t follow you if I don’t recognize/know you or we have never interacted before. Regardless, I'm open to interacting even if we're not mutuals, as long as you are respectful of my boundaries 👍
Wow, how do you manage to do so many things? It's fan art, it's comics, it's AUs, sometimes several at the same time.
Do you remember to rest and take breaks? Obviously, I love your blog and your drawings, but it's important to rest.
(Her drawings are always adorable)
thank you!! 🫶🫶 tbh a lot of these can be done at the same time (e.g. fanart & AUs) and i don't think i've ever made a real comic of any kind, but it helps that i have an endless backlog of ideas that i keep wanting to get through so i can share my ideas with the world (and hear your thoughts), plus i have wonderful friends who i can bounce ideas off of which leads to me adding even more ideas to the list 😭😭
of course i'm always fuelled by my undying love for jamil & twst too because if there's anything that i am committed to, it's spreading my wife's propaganda 🫡🫡🫡 /j, there is no better feeling than seeing someone who isn't a jamil fan see my stuff and go "alright, you've convinced me, he is kinda cute here" 😤😤
(i do neglect things such as sleep because the need to finish a piece possesses me a lot, so yeah fixing that's definitely a ... work in progress 😭 but i do take breaks and stay hydrated!)
Omg will Idia make a HHFIL mod where he will insert himself as a NPC in-game and control certain things or something similar? (Since he's an streamer in this AU, I suppose he isn't in the base game)
(Referenced HHFIL post)
Correct! Since he's the one person who exists IRL, he doesn't exist within the game/the HHFIL version of NRC (and neither does Ortho, so we're down 2 characters)
The concept of him being so sick of Mr. Fumbleton Viper that he decides "That's it, I'm heading in" and mods himself into the game though 😭😭😭😭 I WOULDN'T PUT IT PAST HIM + HE'S MORE THAN CAPABLE... but he probably saves it for the very end after a 100% clear because he'd like to get through the base game first just to experience it as is 😤 he's not about to cheat on stream after all
I know a while ago I think someone asked what animal Mayu would be, and you said she'd be a Shima-enaga like that Japanese snow bird that's very cute and round 🤏🤏🤏
But have you seen a Japanese pika... also very 🤏🤏🤏🤏 and round and kyoot
oh my godd you're right we found mouseyu... look at this round creachure i'm losing my mind how is this thing real 😭😭😭😭💕💕
i swear i think this is the exact creature i referenced without knowing its name when i drew the mouseyu in this post so it really came full circle, thank u anon for bringing this to my attention 🙏🙏🙏
it has been apparently 4 months since i last responded to my strawpage gimmicks so i'm. back with great shame 😭😭 ANYWAYS- (prev post)
1: MASEAL... so rotund, so perfect, i must squeeze and roll her around
2: thank u for kitty!!!! 🐈
3: awww their little kiss 🥺🥺thank you!!
4: im so sorry i took FOREVER to respond to this but tysm for the cute mayu!! Vean is so cute too I love their eyes 💕💕
5: HDJKNFS WHO DID HE KILL?? 😭😭 who's burning in the background i'm scared
6: manjuu mayu omg... he will hold her but then chuck her at a wall to hear a thud i know he will
7: WHYS SNEKMIL SO SPOOKED... she's just a harmless bnnuy 🐇
8: SNABY GIRLLLL oguhfdhgdhggh hes so cute with his blep i'd die for him 🙏🙏🙏🧎♂️🧎♂️🧎♂️ i'm on my knees jamil viper stop being so cute i cannot take this 💥💥💥💥
Thank you to @/anbaisai for making Miss Raven's La Bonbonnière card!
This is the 6th installment of her birthday vignettes. I also included sketches and brief design comments at the end.
A joint project between Foothill Town and Night Raven College, “Let’s Rediscover the Charms of the Region!”
Please choose your favorite outfit from the ones that have been prepared by the town’s tailor and introduce recommended spots on the island.
A birthday cake will also be prepared at the long-established patisserie, Bonbon Recette.
Have a wonderful birthday on Sage’s Island!
[ Night Raven College - Main Street ]
*Footsteps sfx*
Raven: Good day, Prefect. I am reporting for my presentation duties.
Raven: ...
Raven, with a little sweat beading on her face: What? You say I seem stiff? I assure you, I am not nervous at all.
Raven, with a big, forced smile: Yes, I am most DEFINITELY not nervous.
*Screen pans down*
*Rattling sfx, you can see her live 2D model's feet shaking*
*Screen pans back out to show her face*
Raven, panicking: OKAY, I ADMIT IT. I FEEL LIKE I'M GOING TO BE SICK.
Raven, closing her eyes and looking uneasy: B-But it's okay. I'm not going to be alone in this. Prefect will be there to support me, so I must put on a brave face.
*Yuu nods*
Raven, smiling (for real this time): Great! I'm feeling a little lighter already. Well then, shall we get going to get dressed?
*Fades to black*
[ Night Raven College - Sewing Room ]
*Black screen*
Raven: Wow, this is...
*Sewing Room appears, sparkling*
Raven, excited: ... sooo cool!!
Raven, rushing around the room: There's so many different styles and colors... Oooh, and all these accessories!! Everything's new and shiny...!!
Raven, gasping: !!
Raven, clearing her throat: I-I apologize, it seems I lost my composure for a second there. Shall we focus on finding something suitable for me to wear?
Raven, rifling through a rack of clothes: I'm glad that Uncle was able to negotiate dress options for me. I realize that humans have the option of pants and long sleeves, but I prefer to have my legs and wi... er, arms, free. It is optimal for flexibility and freedom of movement.
Raven, pensive: Hmm, I usually wear black and dark blue. Should I go for that? But today is a special occasion, so maybe not? The project is in collaboration between Night Raven College and Foothill Town, so perhaps Night Raven's school colors would be appropriate?
*Yuu dialogue choice:*
A. How about you try out pastel colors today?
Raven: Pastel colors? It's a bit unconventional, but... it may just be the change to tie this entire project together. Okay, let's try it out!
B. These pearls would add a pop of white to your look.
Raven: Yes, you're right. They would add a nice touch to the outfit. Hm, I do wear pearls with black, so what if we tried pearls with more white this time?
*Fades to black*
Raven: I'm finished changing.
*She steps out, the background all glittery as it pans up to show her entire outfit*
Raven: Hehe, I feel like a princess in this fancy dress.
Raven: The beret keeps the overall look from leaning too proper. It adds an element of whimsy.
Raven: And these gathered sleeves and shawl make me feel as though I have my wings back, preparing for flight.
Raven: The outfit really came together thanks to your sage advice, Prefect. Thank you for assisting me! I wouldn't have had the confidence to go with such colors otherwise.
*Yuu nods, then scene fades to black*
[ Sage’s Island - Foothill Town ]
*Footsteps sfx*
Raven: The weather is quite agreeable today. It's the perfect day for an outing on the town.
Raven: Look, the florist's wares are happily soaking up the sun. When they're blowing in the lazy summer breeze like this, it looks like they're waving at us.
Raven: The bookshop has the new summertime release I was waiting for. Hehe, I'll come back around later to purchase it with my birthday allowance.
Raven: Oh, do you know about this place?
*Screen pans left, then back to her*
Raven: This is a "parfumerie". It’s a store that sells perfumes, a fragrant substance that imparts a pleasant odor when applied to skin.
Raven: Ravens have very rudimentary olfactory systems compared to dogs or cats, or even humans. When I first assumed this form, I was impressed by the new variety of smells I could pick up. I think I went around sticking my nose in every avaliable flower.
Raven: To think that humans could extract the essential oils from plants and use it to enhance themselves...
Raven: Science is amazing!!
*Yuu dialogue choice:*
A. A bird that behaves like a dog…
Raven, embarrassed: Th-That may be the case, but… Smell is but one of the senses at our disposal with which we can explore the world. It’s possible to glean a wealth of information from—
B. Let’s make the most of the human experience.
Raven, smiling: Yes, let’s!
Raven: I hear this shop has workshops on the weekends. You can listen to a perfumery lecture and the DIY your own little bottle of fragrance to take home with you. Would you be interested in—
???: Yo, Prefect!
Raven: Hmm? That’s…
Ace, grinning: We gotta stop bumpin’ into each other like this. Bringing another one around to film?
*Yuu nods*
Raven: Another one… Ah, that’s right! Prefect must have had their hands full with Leona-san earlier.
Ace: Yup, he’s still down at the pâtissière, taking his sweet time. I had my fill of sweets, so I checked out.
Ace, smirking: Betcha you’re relieved about that, huh, Raven? You can have him alllll to yourself.
Raven, wide-eyes: Eh? What exactly do you mean by that?
Ace: Anyway~
Raven, angrily: D-DON’T JUST IGNORE ME?!
Ace, annoyed: Sheeh, who spat in your porridge? Prefeeeect, Raven’s bullying me!
Raven: I am NOT. Quit being so childish!
Ace: Says the child.
Raven: You take that back!!
Ace: Make me.
*Pans between Ace and Raven*
*Raven takes a deep breath*
Raven: It’s fine. I’m fine. I am a lady and I will not allow myself to be baited by your immature antics. Let us pay this nuisance no mind and get to the filming location, Prefect.
Ace: Hah?! You think it’ll be so easy to walk away from this? Like I’ll let that happen.
*Fades to black*
[ Sage’s Island - Foothill Town ]
Yuu: Start filming!
Raven: ...
*Zooms in on Raven*
Raven, sweating: …
*Zooms in further*
Raven, visibly panicked in the face: …
Ace, sighing: I don’t even need to sabotage the recording because you’re already sabotaging yourself!!
Ace: You’re WAY too camera shy for this. Who thought this was a good idea? I’m starting to feel bad for the business you’re supposed to promote…
Ace: What is it, anyway? It kinda looks like another bookstore, and those are a sorcent a dozen in town. Pick your favorite titles and just yap about those.
Raven: Th-That’s incorrect! The books they sell here aren’t the kind you read.
Ace: They’re not?
Raven: This is a stationary store. It follows that they would sell notebooks and journals, with paper that comes in blank, lined, dotted, and grid.
Ace: Lines I get. Those are for note taking. And I guess the blanks you can use for drawing? But what are the dotted and grid paper for?
Raven: They're useful as visual indicators for journaling. For example, if you wanted to make a rectangle shape for a weekly calendar, you'd just trace the dots or grids.
Raven: There's something romantic about opening a book and finding unused pages staring back. You can fill them with whatever you desire. Your memories, your hopes and dreams, your stories...
Ace, surprised: Whoa, you suddenly started gabbing a ton.
Ace: What I'm hearing is that this is one of those places you organized types and space cases shop at.
Raven: Not necessarily. They have a wide variety of writing implements here. Pencils, markers, and pens in every nib size, as well as ink and paint in every color of the rainbow. The store partners with local artists to sell homemade stickers and stamps. It's an illustrator's paradise.
Raven: You see that long table in the middle? The store lays out new inks and pens for customers to test out before buying. You can see how the product looks and feels in your hand to determine if it's a good fit for your purposes.
Ace: So it's for artists then? Or do you know this cuz you buy a bunch of crayons to doodle in your diary?
Raven: E-Excuse YOU!!
Raven: They also offer many practical items for students, like sticky notes, paper clips, folders, rulers, highlighters, and more. Many NRC and RSA students and staff shop here for their school supplies.
Raven: The fact that Ace-san is unfamiliar with this spot... Could it be...
Raven, smug: That you are an unprepared, unserious student?
Ace, annoyed: Oi, not everyone's an egghead like you are!
Raven: As I've said, this stationary store isn't merely for one group of people. It appeals to anyone and everyone that has a use for office supplies. It'd be wise of you to not sort yourself into a particular box.
Ace: You LITERALLY just sorted me into the 'unprepared, unserious student' box.
Yuu: Aaaand CUT!
Raven: ... Huh?
Raven: P-Prefect... You were recording this entire time?!
Ace: Well, duh. You didn’t notice?
Ace: It was obvious you weren’t going to make any headway when you were so fixated on the camera pointed at you.
Ace, smirking: Aren’t you glad your good ol’ buddy Ace was here to help get your mind off of it?
Raven: Wh-Why should I be thankful to you when you’ve done nothing but tease me the entire time?! And did you HAVE to talk about my diary on camera?!
Ace: Just have it cut out in post-production. That’s what it’s for, isn’t it?
Ace: … By the way, thanks for confirming it exists.
Raven: !!
Ace: Anyway, this was fun and all, but I’ve gotta get going. The dorm leader’s gonna have my head if I’m not back in time to do my share of the dorms.
Ace: Smell ya later! Have fun on your date.
Raven: W-Wait one moment! It’s not a…
Raven: …
Raven: H-He’s already gone?! How can one person be so speedy but only when it comes to avoiding responsibilities?! I shall have a strongly worded lecture prepared for him later!!
*Yuu shakes head*
Yuu: We should head to the patisserie.
Raven: Is it that time already?! Oh dear, we’re going to be late for a very important date!
Raven: Let us be off!!
*Fades to black*
[ Sage’s Island - Bonbon Recette ]
*Sparkles*
Raven: Waaaaaah~ What a gorgeous pâtissière! The interior is so fancy, the sweets and pastries in the glass cases look like works of art!
Raven: … Hm? Oh, sitting over there is…
Raven, waving: Leona-san!!
Leona: …
Leona: Well, now. Look what the herbivore dragged in.
Raven: Hehe, I just finished filming. It surprisingly works up an appetite.
Raven: Do you mind if we sit here?
Leona: *sighs* Go ahead, no one’s stoppin’ ya.
Raven: ...
Leona: What're you staring for? Don't you know it's rude?
Raven: Sorry, I was just thinking that Leona-san's mane looks particularly shiny today.
Leona, smirking: Yeah, well, I just had a treatment done right before this. Must be workin' its magic if you noticed.
*Clinking sfx*
Raven: Oooh, this jelly is beautiful! Blue as the ocean, glittering when the sunshine hits it.
*Chomps*
Raven: Mmm, it’s so refreshing! Almost like I was hit with a spray of bright citrus. It’s light too, so it’s not too filling.
Raven: … Whoa, the staff laid so many pastries out. Are these all for us?
*Chomps*
Raven: The eclair is oozing with so much cream… This fruit tartlet is bursting with berries and custard… And the chocolate cake pairs well with these cherries.
Leona, groaning: I said you could sit here, not that you have to narrate everything you put in your mouth. Don’t make me revoke my generosity.
Leona: It’s your birthday too, right? You’re here to eat, drink, and be merry. So do that without the words.
Raven: Oops, d-did I get carried away again? I apologize.
Raven: Did you want to try some, Leona-san? I can’t possibly finish all of this, even with the Prefect’s help.
Leona, frowning: I didn’t say I wanted any of your sweets.
*Yuu dialogue choice, but Raven’s response is the same either way*
A. A very merry birthday to you both!
B. Happy birthday, you two!
*Raven smiles, Leona puts a hand to his temple and sighs again*
*Fades to black*
Bonus sketches!!
Here’s the reference I prepared for Miss Raven’s La Bonbonnière outfit! The full-body makes it easier to appreciate the lower half of her design, as well as the little details like the gathered sleeves, beret, cutler hair. and—my favorite part—her necklace. It’s supposed to have an offset teapot and teacup, with teardrop-shaped pearls dispensing from the teapot into the teacup.
👆 Here’s a rough sketch of what Miss Raven’s groovy might have looked like! I used Deuce’s La Bonbonnière groovy as a basis, then doodled in Miss Raven and added a different fruit. I chose cherries because 1) they’re a summer fruit! and 2) they’re a reference to black forest cake.
RichinMineralz: “Gloomurai-san I heard you’re into challenges 👀”
RichinMineralz: “Might I recommend this decade old game, it's 80% off in Beam right now.”
TEASER | PART 1 | PART 2 | Coming soon
Beta-read and edited by: @anbaisai
(Collab au with @anbaisai @fell-e @crystallizsch )
About the game and its features:
The beginning of the game is set in the first year of the protagonist’s high school. The default name for him is Jamil Viper (but you the player have the option to change this… a certain streamer has taken a liking to naming him as Chudson Fumbleton after experiencing the worst run in his streaming career)
You follow Jamil Viper from his freshman to senior year of high school, and help him develop meaningful relationships with his classmates. Each month has special events waiting for you to experience.
Like with most dating sims, there are multiple endings to unlock. There are the basic good and bad endings with each LI, but also some endings that are more… dependent on you as a player. (This game kinda follows Jamil’s canon story in TWST so there will be a point where the book 4 canon event will happen, if you aren’t able to help Jamil after that point your run could end prematurely)
Manage Jamil’s stats and unlock skills and hobbies that can be useful later! Regarding the stats system, you can view the detailed explanation here: (STATS SYSTEM)
About the protagonist:
You play as Jamil Viper, the emotionally constipated protagonist of HHFIL. Players (as many as the game has, anyway) complain about his overdesigned appearance and his inner monologuing that they find difficult to relate to.
He tends to avoid standing out. Due to this, it’s hard to pinpoint what kind of person he is. If you were to ask other students what they knew about him, the common reply would be that he’s “average.”
Behind the “average” mask he wears, Jamil is more skilled than he lets on (demonstrated through his… massive list of skills you can acquire and upgrade). As mentioned, he has a tendency to monologue in his head - always thinking and rarely acting on impulse. All of this is to play his role perfectly: an obedient servant.
Born as a servant under the Al-Asim family, you serve as the attendant for their eldest child, Kalim. He’s friendly and outgoing, but often acts on impulse and burdens you with endless tasks of varying difficulty. To survive your runs, you will have to manage your stress and blot appropriately.
Despite the complaints about him, players enjoy seeing Jamil’s growth. It really reminds them of the messiness during that awkward stage in life called high school, where you’re both hormonal and irrational. While Jamil Viper keeps pushing a facade and believing he’s better than his peers, it’s easy to tell that he’s just as confused and lost.
Through progressing the story, the player also learns how his surrounding circumstances have pushed him to mature faster than everyone else, while hardly ever experiencing the freedom of simply growing up.
But unlike TWST canon, in this AU Jamil is the main character, and you, as the player, can help him live his best high school life despite his circumstances. Help him navigate the messiest, angstiest phase of his life. Let him experience friendship, romance, and even heartbreak. Watch him grow as a person and enjoy all that life has to offer. Maybe even discover non-flame print fashion.
Dates & Gifts
The intimacy mechanic in this game focuses on maintaining an amicable relationship with your love interests (LIs). From people you meet at school, to ones you already know from your past, to those you never expected to see eye to eye with. You can also help them become friends with each other, or keep them as strangers. Each choice has its consequences.
With enough affection and trust, you can unlock outings and dates with your LI. Each person has their own preferences and reacts differently to certain events. (One person might find enjoyment in cat cafes whereas someone else could be… allergic to cats)
Look for clues about each LI’s preferences as you progress the story. Usually this can be easily done via directly asking them or taking note of their belongings (e.g. items they tend to use). Riskier attempts at learning more about the LIs are through reading their diary, and if all else fails… the ‘Call Najma’ button is a life hack.
Other times, it’s a matter of experimenting and seeing whether they like your gifts. This is more relevant for LIs such as Oz and Yuusha, who are more closed off and prefer keeping to themselves.
There’s a written guide of each of the LI’s preferences and schedule out there, but Gloomurai is a stubborn man and prefers experiencing the game blind. He’s determined to figure out each mechanic on his own, and has his Mods (or his automod bot) ban anyone who drops hints in the chat. (“Orthobot, break this guy’s kneecaps.”)
Closet
Before every date/outing, prepare with Jamil’s closet! Be sure to wear the appropriate clothes to the date because the LI does remember your choices (like how they’ll remember you as Mr. Guy Fieri if you keep choosing that option). The right clothes can raise your bond with your LI, but can also decrease your bond if you dress in a way they dislike.
Certain clothes have special buffs that activate in accordance to the event you wear them to. Other times, it’s a matter of impressing your LI with your 𝓼𝓾𝓫𝓵𝓲𝓶𝓮 fashion taste.
There’s a running gag where Jamil seems to have a hoodie for every single occasion. It’s your choice if you really wanna bring said hoodie for prom.
Gloomurai: “What the heck, this guy has… a flame hoodie, plain hoodie, kiss the chef hoodie, hot pink hoodie, sleeveless hoodie, a crop top hoodie..?”
Chat: “Try sorting by clothing type.”
Gloomurai: “Oh my god… 143 unlockable hoodies…”
👟OUTING
Opens up a map with locations on Sage’s Island that you can visit. There’s a chance of running into your LI if you head to places they frequent or enjoy. This is also when you can go to the store/mall and buy more clothes, ingredients, items, gifts etc.
And, if you’d like a change of pace… you can also get a haircut at the barbershop, which may elicit different reactions from each LI.
Extra Game Features:
Fishing
The technically optional, yet essentially mandatory fishing game. An easy way to get some ingredients & items for free.
Obtain various fish, treasure chests (loot boxes), and sometimes even a message in a bottle (gameplay hints, LI info, etc.). Just be careful when fishing, because there's a certain merman that you can invite into your play prematurely, who may or may not make your life harder.
Using a specific bait decreases the chances of said threat appearing.
🔮Oz’s Monthly Fortune:
- Maintaining a good relationship with Oz unlocks a small optional minigame where you can draw slips that may impact your “luck” status for the month (Total of 4 turns). You can only draw a slip at the start of the month, and you have the option to opt out.
GREAT LUCK extremely rare, drawing this slip greatly reduces the rate at which your stress accumulates, and guarantees a positive encounter with the LI with the highest affection.
GOOD LUCK reduces the speed at which your stress accumulates. Bringing a lucky item doubles this effect, and grants higher chance encounters with your LI. It also increases the rate at which you can obtain rare items, and obtain a high quality (HQ) result with cooking/crafting.
LUCK TO COME mainly gives a small energy, it’s neither a good or bad thing, it’s basically a “blank” fortune. Gives no debuff or buffs but Oz promises that the next one will surely be better (copium, it doesn’t guarantee shit)
BAD LUCK doesn't drain your energy, but does make you more prone to rival encounters (e.g. a certain merman may have a higher chance of manifesting during fishing). You also become more susceptible to stressful events. Bringing a lucky item can mitigate this for a little time. Lucky items can be obtained through various means, including shopping, random events, or fishing.
Part-time Job:
By default, you get paid bi-weekly for your servant duties. However, if you’re finding yourself strapped for cash, you can additionally apply for another part-time job somewhere.
There are many locations on the map you can choose from. Different jobs raise different stats, and may even increase your chances of running into an LI outside of school, if you choose a place they also work at or tend to visit.
You also get an employee discount when you buy items at your workplace. On that chef grind this run? Consider working at the grocery store for cheaper ingredients.
Having an extra job naturally increases your stress levels faster, though. Be sure to manage Jamil’s stress properly if you do so!
🌼CALL NAJMA!
Najma is a special NPC - your sister who always knows what advice to give your chud ass.
She is a very busy person (just like you), though, so make sure to only call her when you really need her. Bother her too much, and she might just get really mad and block you, making her inaccessible for a few turns.
Najma knows information about your LI, such as their likes and dislikes, and their schedules for the week. Sometimes even their opinions about you. (“They asked me why you keep wearing the same hoodie over and over 😬”)
Obtaining higher level information means you’ll have to bribe her by completing requested tasks. Though there's a really small chance that she gives it for free, if she’s in a good mood.
She does have no qualms about making fun of you so… ouch your pride.
🐍 Snake Whisper
A special button that only shows up in 2nd year.
Its purpose is a mystery until you progress further into the story. It glows during specific Kalim interactions and the player is forced to click it as scripted.
After a certain canon event in 2nd year, it basically becomes your emergency reset button. Failed a rizz check? Guess it’s time to convince the LI you Definitely Never Said That…
Requires you to pass certain WIT & CHARM stat checks to activate successfully, because you have to catch the LI off guard.
Limited uses per year, because it goes on a multi-turn cooldown with each use. Abuse it too much, and you’re headed straight towards a second overblot and GAME OVER.
School Calendar (Rough overview of School special events)
Some specific events only trigger during certain years, The events listed per month are only a small overview of what you could expect during that month. (For example: Fairy Gala only occurs during your third year etc. )
Months with stars besides it have events that occur every year.
⭐ September - The start of the school year, during which there is a ceremony to welcome new students. This will be an important way to meet your LIs during your first year. This month is also full of club recruitments - you can stay in the same club for 4 years, or try different clubs every year. There is also a massive sports fest during this month, which you can participate in to boost your PHYS and REP stats.
Jamil’s own birthday occurs during this month if the player left it as the default “September 12.” This can be changed however, just like his name. You might receive gifts from your LIs on your birthday.
⭐ October - NRC is well-known for its Halloween event during October (essentially, a big Halloween-themed festival). It’s rumored that a past student popularized the holiday throughout the world, leading it to become a proud staple at the school. You can unlock special dates during this season, and your LIs have different reactions to the costume you choose to wear. Stroke a pumpkin for good luck! 🎃
⭐ November - The dreaded midterms month. During November you can also participate in a new extracurricular subject that the headmaster named “Master Chef.” (Every year will focus on different ingredients.) You can partner up with your LI, or simply focus on improving your cooking skills, so that you can create masterfully crafted dishes that your LI would appreciate.
December - Winter break - a big opportunity for J/V to rest and go home. By default, you always go home during your first year. However, your second year is a turning point where you… stay behind to work on some unfinished business. Huh? “Christmas?” Never heard of it.
⭐ January - Back to school after the break. During January, you have the opportunity to work for the New Year shop with your LI. There’s also a special date where you can visit the shrine with your friends, and spend a private moment with your LI.
⭐ February - Valentine's day! 💘 A special day where people gift chocolates to each other. Depending on your bond with the LIs, you can receive different chocolates (Giri, Honmei or Tomo). February is a short month, but it’s also the one with the highest opportunities for dates.
⭐ March - White Day is just around the corner 👀. This is your opportunity to return affection to someone special. The most awaited NRC founding day also happens during this month, so the Headmaster has made sure to organize a very special event for it… strange, is that a theme park on school grounds? (⬅️More date opportunities)
Mayu’s birthday.
April - Spring has arrived, and so have more events. There's a Gala being held at the school’s botanical garden, seemingly by fairies? You can use this opportunity to boost your reputation and unlock a special dance with your LI.
May - With summer slowly approaching, some strange things are occurring on campus. Rumors of a ghost bride haunting the halls are circulating.
June - Final exams for the current school year. Make sure that J/V has high WIT to easily pass the exams, or the headmaster might just expel you (or hold you back a year). “The school has a reputation to uphold!” as he would kindly say.
Fayrouz’s birthday.
July - A special event is taking place in your hometown, do you have the courage to ask that special someone? It's the fireworks show (Al’ab Nariya) that you’ve always looked forward to… maybe inviting them is a bad idea, but it’s surely worth a shot, right?
Yuusha’s birthday.
August - Last month of summer break before classes start again. You can join some classmates/friends at a summer outing that will help you relax (obligatory beach episode). Many activities await, and of course - many special moments that you could share with your LI.
Oz’s birthday.
Some additional notes about the AU:
This AU is set in a world where magic does not exist on Idia’s side (the IRL world).
In the actual game itself, magic does exist, and NRC is the school present in the game. To avoid confusion, we’ve decided that NRC exists solely in HHFIL. The same applies to any character present in HHFIL (meaning there is no evil eel man, there is no prince taking you on hot carpet rides, and there is no Ace Trappola irl)
Another difference with HHFIL NRC is that it is co-ed and also accepts non-mages. They have different courses for non-mages that don't involve magic (e.g. phys ed instead of flying)
The game had existed for over a decade by the time Idia found it. It has a small cult following, but the majority of its content is still untouched due to its unexpected difficulty.
Rumors of a “true ending” have circulated within its community, but the triggers are unknown, and the devs notoriously do not respond to any questions, or most communication for that matter. The only emails they reply to are mainly for bugs and patches. By the time Gloomurai streams the game, the last time there was any activity within its discussion boards or on the developer’s page was years ago.
Idia is in his late 20s for this AU, and there will be more info about him 👀 in a separate post.
This was such a blast to read and edit, I hope Mr. Idiaplier Gloomurai here is ready for the emotional rollercoaster he's about to go through... also 143 hoodies is genuinely insane where does Jamil even STORE them 💀💀💀
guys i'm so sorry that my blog is so quiet right now that it almost seems i'm on hiatus, but I PROMISE I'M NOT, i'm just incredibly locked in on HHFIL au stuff which is going to be yet another multi-art post like the minamayu one 😭 so all the art i've been doodling cannot be shared just yet...
i also have plenty of nyanderland au asks to get to among other ideas i want to draw so i'll slowly but surely get to those as well (+art fight stuff before it ends), god why can't i have like 72 hrs per day 💔💔💔
I love that in the hiss hiss fall in love game, for the LI, mayu's sprout hair is the only one popping out of the profile cube so cute ☺️
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VERY GOOD EYE, I commend you anon for noticing it 🎖️🎖️ her sprout simply cannot be contained by the boundaries of the game's interface (but could this be a hint to something else about her? I wonder...)
hii!! i just stumbled on your hiss hiss fall in love post and i found your ui design and mechanics sooo similar to tokimeki memorial girls side!! have you played it before? if so who was your favorite guy? if not i recommend it bc it's a really fun otome :D
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omg I hid it in the tags but yes!! I took heavy inspiration from tokimemo girls side! i had to loredump about it to my friends for us to incorporate similar mechanics into the idea lolol
I've only played the 4th game (on the switch) and never ended up clearing all the routes bc i got busy - I think I only got through daichi & ryota, but i really enjoyed them both! i didn't think i'd care for ryota but i ended up tearing up a little bit at his ending :,) but honestly just from what i've seen of them i like nana & himuro a lot too, i really should go back and clear their routes some day... but yes, very fun and unique otome game that i enjoyed!
Syder-sama! Are there plans on making “DLC content” for the HHFIL au? Your au is so cool and I love Jamil! There are so many AWESOME Jamil fans and creators in the fandom, it would be amazing to see other Jamil x OC routes inspired by your AU along with the ones you already have!
Two nickels for the -sama suffix in one day was not on my bingo card guys please I'm just the average regular jamil simp 😭
Mmmm, I did joke about a DLC in the replies of my HHFIL post, but I think for now that question will have to be reconsidered at a later time, since we haven't even gotten the bulk of the main concept/AU out yet and would like to focus on that first! It's a bit too early for us to be thinking about adding even more stuff when the basic draft isn't even done yet 💦 I'm also not the sole owner of the AU, so I can't independently call the shots on this.
BUT I want to say, I do not claim to own the concept of a dating sim AU itself, so if anyone wants to make their own AUs inspired by HHFIL they're free to do so, if that makes sense!
In the game, Jamil is the protagonist and his Yumes are his love interests.
Is there any plan for an AU of this AU with Mayu as the protagonist of the Otome game, and Jamil Ace and Minajael as the love interests?
AN AU OF AN AU 😭😭😭 this is getting waaaay too many layers for something that started off as a joke LMAO, but to answer your question: no, there isn't a full-blown AU like that, but there's a bit of an easter egg joke referencing the idea because I thought about it as well.
I can't keep spoiling my ideas though SO please wait until I actually get the art done HFDSJKMSK otherwise I might yap too much and just end up not even drawing it-
(also, tiny correction: HHFIL isn't an otome game, since otome games are a specific genre featuring female protagonists with a cast of male LIs! HHFIL has a male protagonist with a mix of female and male LIs, so it's just a regular dating sim 👍)
I love your style! Jamil and Ace (two of my favorites) look so cute in it! Do you plan on drawing Minajael?
(Actually, I love Mayu, I've drawn her once before [I like drawing OCs that catch my attention] but since I've never interacted with you, I was too shy.)
Thank you!! 🫶💕 I've actually drawn plenty of Minajaels already -they're all under my #minajael tealrajah tag, but I also have a masterlist for Minajael x Mayu (includes solo Mina art), although I haven't updated it in a bit (oops)
I'm genuinely surprised you've seen my Ace before my Minajaels though 😭 because I think in total I've drawn more Mina than Ace?? (sorry ace HFKDSNJD) Anyways have fun browsing! (And I always appreciate when people draw my OC even if we don't interact often, so you don't need to be shy if you ever want to show me!)
yelled abt this on art fight already but this is so well formatted it really looks like a genuine ad for the game 😭💕 jan i gotta hire you as the marketing for HHFIL or something /j
everyone looks so good and with a unique interaction of their own, meanwhile jamil's just sitting in the middle of 4 baddies looking all Mad About it for no reason i guess 🙄 if he's not gonna appreciate them i'll take them 👊💥💥
something funny's been going on with my twitter account because i notice my posts/art lately have abruptly tanked in views/impressions compared to what i'm used to, although my followers can still see me i suspect that the algo has decided to hide me from others 💀
not sure what i can do about it, but it definitely is a bit frustrating because i don't think i even did anything different for this to happen OTL
HFJDSNJKALFHDSK peak yuusha content honestly, more in the world need to know about her Extremely Reliable driving skills 🏃💥💥🚗 forget about getting a part-time job at the lounge she should just be the twisted wonderland uber driver /j
I'm still so entertained by how the other 3 get jostled in sync to the music 😭😭😭 i have zero video editing skills and would love to learn how to do this... it would greatly enhance my shitposting capabilities
