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Anniversary AMA Special: Columbina (Part 2)

This is the second half of the Anniversary AMA Special from Patreon. Check out part 1 here!

Development for the next update is already underway!

I previously mentioned that I needed to clean up the game's code before getting started, and it has genuinely made the development process much faster for me. The first weekly development update for Day 3 is already available on Patreon, and everyone else will be able to see it next week. That said, I'll be sharing fewer screenshots of new scenes this time around.

You'll also be getting some updates about the store and upcoming merchandise soon, so please be a little patient! I'm carefully checking the quality of every product before approving them. Some are already finished, while others are still on their way. I'll be sharing photos as soon as everything arrives.

Finally, a quick reminder: please don't use the moderators' ask boxes for questions, complaints, or reports about the game or unauthorized merchandise. I'll be providing an email address soon where you can send that information directly to me.

The moderators are here to help manage and organize this blog. On their personal blogs, however, they are simply fans and content creators with their own interests and opinions. The development of the game is still entirely my responsibility, so I kindly ask that you respect the moderators' personal spaces.

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A programação para a nova atualização já esta em andamento! Eu havia mencionado que precisei fazer uma limpeza no código antes de começar, e isso realmente tornou as coisas bem mais rápidas para mim. A primeira atualização semanal do dia 3 já esta disponível no Patreon, e semana que vem vocês terão acesso a ela, porem eu mostrarei menos prints de cenas dessa vez. Vocês também terão algumas atualizações sobre a loja e produtos em breve, sejam pacientes, para que tudo de certo eu estou conferindo todos os produtos antes de encomenda-los, alguns deles já estão prontos, outros ainda estão a caminho, e logo mostrarei algumas fotos. Agora um rápido aviso: Pr favor, não usem o askbox dos moderadores para fazer perguntas, reclamações, ou denuncias com relação ao jogo ou de produtos ilegais, logo eu irei disponibilizar um email para que vocês possam enviar essas informações diretamente para mim. Os mods ajudam a administrar e organizar esse blog, nos blogs pessoais deles eles são apenas fãs e criadores de conteúdo com seus gostos e opiniões, o desenvolvimento do jogo continua sendo inteiramente meu e peço que respeitem o espaço dos moderadores. Também para a fandom brasileira, em breve eu entrarei em contato com alguns dos dubladores que se voluntariaram como Daishikawa, eu apenas não consegui tempo ainda para contata-los.

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Neko: She's talking about her parents here

Neko: Yes, she's trying to imitate his voice here, but it doesn't sound anything like him.

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Anniversary AMA Special: Columbina

After the anniversary event concluded, members of my Patreon decided to share Columbina's answers with everyone! So this week, you'll get to see the first batch of questions she answered.

I'd also like to let you know that development updates are already underway. Patrons receive these updates one week early, and then they'll be reposted on our other social media platforms afterward! Meanwhile, @destinysquared is working on the next official canon comic about Harlequin's pet!

She'll be streaming some of the pages on her Patreon if you'd like to catch an exclusive early preview.

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Após o evento de aniversário os patreons decidiram compartilhar as respostas de Columbina, então essa semana vocês vão ver a primeira parte das perguntas feitas para ela. Também gostaria de avisa-los que a programação da atualização ja esta em andamento, os patreons recebem as atualizações uma semana antes, e depois ela serão repostadas nas outras redes sociais!

E enquanto isso a comic oficial da historia do pet de arlequim esta sendo feita pela @destinysquared

Algumas paginas serão stremadas no patreon dela caso vocês queiram um preview.

Neko: Did you guys expect that?

Neko: Her second favorite season is winter

Neko: Oh, Memories~

Neko: Doctor began to see plants in a new light

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@thehealingplum: To Harlequin: Can you pole dance?

Care to find out? I'll give you a private demonstration if you come with me~.

@vicimaaurantica: To Harlequin: What's the heaviest thing you carried? (Just wanna know how strong you are 👉👈 ik pierrot is the strongest but i love harlequin iiihhh)

Oh, a few crates here and there. I'm sure I can carry you if that's what you're worried about~.

@penelopepeace: I'm a big fan of the game and congratulations for Neko for having a big fan following of the game. For Harlequin: Doctor is known for being dense when someone is trying to get his romantic interests. Had there been a time where you seen it happening and what did you think about how hard the person had been trying to get Doctor's romantic interests?

You came to me... just to ask about someone else? How rude. I have never seen anyone get that close to him before. Now then, how are you going to make it up to me for sharing that information~?

@ice-cream-nekogirl: Happy Anniversary! As for my question: To Harlequin: You're a very bold kinda guy and I like that, would you be willing to pose for an artist MC so they could draw you?

How could I refuse? Come to my tent tonight, dear one. I will even try to stay still for you… though I can't promise I won't distract you~

@bootymclovin: What kind of scent would you like on MC? Whether it be their natural scent, yours, or something floral

Oh, my scent, of course. Why settle for a perfume when you could carry a reminder of me instead~?

@emoratb0y: To Harlequin: Do you have/ would you want any tattoos?

It does sound tempting. Unfortunately, Jester would never allow it, and I have a feeling any tattoo on me would have a rather short life expectancy~

@doctor-byakko: To the horny green goblin Harlequin: If you were a streamer, what kind of content would you stream about?

Horny Green Goblin, huh? What a title. I suppose I've been called worse by people with less imagination~ Though if that's how you see me, perhaps I'm already giving you exactly the kind of content you came for~

@yummyducks22 To Harlequin: What was your relationship like with your family and siblings, if you had any siblings?

Trying to learn more about me? How adorable~ I would say my relationship with my parents was… perfectly natural. We kept our independence and rarely interfered with one another's affairs.

@normalcheck68: (Hi, this is an incredible opportunity that I would love to participate in, thank you for the opportunity and for the wonderful game that was given to us!) To Harlequin: Let's say you're in charge of the circus for a whole day. For some reason, Jester and the Ticket Tacker had to leave, and it was just you, the Doctor, and Pierrot. What would you do?

Oh, the things I would do, dear one~ First, we'd put Pierrot in a cage and advertise him as a terrifying beast from some faraway land~

As for Doctor... perhaps we could let him roam freely through a haunted attraction, chasing visitors through the dark. Imagine their faces when they realize he isn't part of the act~

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@jesters-doll: To Jester, what if we wanted to be one of your fools to be closer to you? Would you accept us as a personal pet?

I do wonder which part of that idea appeals to you most. The loss of dignity, the loss of freedom, or... simply the attention?

@thenerdasourus: YIPPEEEEE HAPPY 1 YEARR Question for Jester: do you have any habits or hobbies that you consider a bit childish, but can't seem to let go of? I honestly doubt it as you seem very mature and sophisticated, but I have to ask anyway

While some people seem to think reading can be childish in some respect, I certainly don't see it the same. Otherwise, there is nothing I can think of I would label as such.

@sephy-sephy: To Jester: uh well.. sir? I always wondered since I heard you have some sadistic tendencies, what do you think about masochism? Or BDSM in general? >///<

I'm curious to know where you've heard such... rumors. What exactly gave you that impression?~ Was it something I said… or something you enjoyed hearing?

@ilydylm: To Jester: if you could go back in time in your life, what would you change/do differently, if anything?

At one time, I might have answered differently, but no— it is foolish. The past is beyond my reach, and I see little value in obsessing over things that cannot be changed.

@nikoricircus: to Jester: Are there any requirements MC needs to meet in order for you to accept them in the family?

Yes. Leaving.

@richuarts: For Jester: what is one of your favorite things/gift you've been given by someone in your family or whole family in general? (And no, the gift of having a nice family doesn't count, or pierrot and harlequin not fighting for one day lol).

I don't concern myself with material gifts. However, I do own a blue hair clip that's proven unexpectedly useful. An irritatingly practical object, considering how insignificant it looks.

@sillyweirdguyhehe: For the circus diva😋, Jester: What are the future plans for the circus? I mean, do you have any goals or something also u want to achieve apart from the circus? Or you are gonna stay doing the same thing the rest of your lives?

I admire your confidence. Not everyone can use the wrong word so decisively. The circus is ours now. What comes next will be far more impressive. Magnificent, even. Whether you'll find it pleasant is another matter entirely.

@pinky27freak: To our mommy dearest, Jester~ I know the nomadic life style limits what one can buy and collect, however if you could what things (besides books) would you like to collect? Example, I like to collect black amethyst carnival glass.

Sigh.... Keeping things has never interested me much. They have a habit of disappearing before long. Monsters appear. Places burn. Circumstances change. You learn not to grow attached.

@andermancer: For Jester: Which circus acts/tricks/abilities does each circus member perform best and, if you may bless me with the alternative, worst? Such as aerial, acrobatic, juggling, acts of strength, etc etc.

We offer a variety of performances. Pierrot handles aerial acrobatics. Harlequin excels at acting and fire-eating. Ticket Taker is a magician of considerable skill. Doctor is particularly effective when it comes to atmosphere and performance. That's all you need to know visitor.

@ronixx360: Jester, how did you come up with the rules and the acts for each member of the circus?

Rules tend to appear whenever something has the potential to go wrong. They exist to ensure nobody gets hurt. As for the attractions... those developed more naturally. We simply discovered what suited each of us best.

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@vangellive: Here goes my question, also, thanks for doing this dynamic, Neko and Mods! :3 <3 ((For TT: My darling Ticket Taker, I have heard your birthday is in this 28 of June, may I ask what's your favorite food or sweet? Take care! <3

Is this question related to my birthday, by any chance? I have always preferred simpler desserts. A good muffin served with coffee or a fine tea is more than enough for me.

@aketsusoraart: For Ticket Taker: Good morning, dear Ticket Taker, would you allow Harlequin to have his motorcycle if someone from your family personally gave it to him as a gift?

No respecting member of my family would give someone like Harlequin the time of day, let alone such an irresponsible gift.

@beanofspace: To the Mister, with the classy top hat, Ticket Taker Sir, may I ask; How do you stay on top of today's modern fashion trends, yet still dressed as a fine gentleman? (i dunno- i blacked out for a second)

Trends change far more frequently than one might imagine. I make a point of keeping myself informed of such developments, though most of those changes are not really intended for someone like me.

@klaooe: Hi there! I have a question for Mr. Ticket Taker! Have you always held such high respect and regards for Jester ever since you first met him?

No. When I first met him, he was quite… different. Completely different, in fact. There was nothing about him that particularly caught my attention.

@orchidinthegarden: To Ticket: what is the most precious memory you have with all the circus members, the one you keep close to your heart when you have to push forward?

That's a rather unexpected question. However, one memory immediately comes to mind—the day we bought the trailer. It was a remarkable moment for all of us. Everyone was smiling, filled with excitement. For the first time, it felt as though we had a place that felt genuinely comfortable.

@hinata28h: To the distinguised gentleman, Ticket Taker. Do you have any favorite moments from your tent?

I must admit, I do enjoy watching people lose themselves in my mirror maze. They create their own terrors far more effectively than I ever could. All I do is provide the reflection. The rest comes from them.

@luadecristalduds: Para bilheteiro: na vossa opinião, o Sr acha que o conceito circo está decaindo? Hoje em dia as pessoas não vão mais ao circo com frequência (ao menos aqui no Brasil). Já percebeu este impacto ou ainda não? Tenha um bom dia Translation: A question for the ticket taker: In your opinion, do you think the concept of the circus is in decline? Nowadays, people don't go to the circus very often (at least not here in Brazil). Have you noticed this impact yet? Have a good day.

O Brasil é muito vasto para se assumir isso.

What draws people in is the presentation. The image. The promise of something unusual.

Our performances are carefully designed to inspire a darker sort of curiosity than one would expect from a traditional circus. Thus far, we have yet to fail in selling every ticket.

That said, sentimentality has no place in business. If circumstances require us to pursue a different venture in the future, we shall do so without hesitation.

@lilithhound: To Ticket Taker *bows head* Good Good afternoon Ticket Taker. Since today is a celebration, I hope you get the chance to treat yourself to something nice for everything you do for the Circus. What sorts of things do you like/would you like to do as something for yourself?

How courteous, dear guest. I enjoy that. I rarely think of my own pleasures in such terms. Perhaps I would purchase a new coffee for Jester and me to sample. He has a remarkably reliable sense for determining whether others will appreciate a particular indulgence. Besides, our disagreements over such matters provide a surprisingly entertaining use of time.

@mech1t4: Very happy 1st anniversary!!! 🥳✨This question is for Ticket Taker. What do you think is the hardest part of settling into a new city?

Aside from unfamiliar customs and languages, I would say local legislation presents the greatest challenge.

I make it a point to familiarize myself with regional laws before we establish the circus in any location. Avoiding unnecessary legal complications saves everyone a great deal of inconvenience.

@micchijans-blog: Hi Ticket Taker! You're one of the most intriguing characters in the circus, and I've always wondered about the people you meet every day. What's the strangest thing you've ever seen a guest do?

Intriguing? I would argue that my attire is among the least remarkable when compared to the rest of the troupe.

As for peculiar behavior, I have witnessed no shortage of it among our guests. I have seen visitors ask Doctor to remove perfectly healthy limbs. Others have attempted to enter restricted areas despite repeated warnings. Some request embraces from the performers. Others attempt to purchase them outright.

Frankly, dear guest, there are moments when the audience comes far closer to being unsettling than the attractions themselves.