In Fair Spirits
A downloadable game for Windows, Linux, and Android
A standalone boys love spin-off of the two-part yuri fantasy series, The Fairy’s Song and The Fairy’s Secret.
In the distant past, when England was split into various warring factions, Edmund lived a quiet life with his father and his younger sister, Leofe. Edmund wanted nothing more than to protect his sister...
But, despite Edmund’s best efforts, their relationship crumbled.
Now, almost one thousand years in the future, Edmund has been reincarnated in the small English village of Fenchapel. He is still grappling with his complex feelings about his younger sister, who perished many, many centuries ago…
And he has even more to contend with when he meets a smiley young man called Abel with a mischievous streak.
Talking to Abel initially helps Edmund put his past behind him, but what is he to do when Abel’s smiling façade begins to slip?
There is much more to Abel than one might initially suspect – and, over time, Edmund begins to see in his new companion in a brand new light.
- 85,000 words of text (approx 4-6 hours of reading)
- A linear story with no choices or branches
- Two(!!!) pretty boys to stare at
- An entirely original soundtrack
- A sweet BL romance story
- Lots of heart-to-heart conversations
- Sad crying boys!!!
- A happy ending!!! ♡
Writing/programming: ebi-hime
Sprite/CG art: AuCrowne
Extra Art: Konayachi, Renmiou, RemyArt, Sysen
Background art: BackgroundTK
UI: ds-sans
Music: Hope
Opening video: Phinalgo
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $8.99 USD. Your purchase comes with a Steam key. You will get access to the following files:
Development log
- Small update23 days ago
- In Fair Spirits released ✨Nov 11, 2023
Comments
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This VN really gave me a lot to think about. I've always been conflicted about what it means to be selfless: is it selfless if you get satisfaction from helping people? do you need to be on equal footing with someone to love them? is it wrong to want something in return?
I've never read a story that addresses these ideas so directly. And that's not even the half of it: there were a ton of thought-provoking dialogues (I won't list them because I don't want to spoil it for anyone reading) that got me thinking about things like self-esteem, sexuality and validation, and how respect plays into romantic relationships. I actually got so engrossed in it that I stayed up reading until 4 AM when I had work the next day lol.
Really great story. So real.
Aa thank you so much for your comment! It really is appreciated! I'm glad that the story was able to resonate with you! 🙏
I received some negative feedback from people because they thought Abel was too unlikeable as a character haha, but people aren't always 100% likeable: especially if they're going through difficult times. Writing a character with so many Issues was also quite a challenge, but hopefully he feels realistic because of it!
In any case, thank you so much for the feedback! I hope you were alright at work the next day too haha ;;
This is a lovely VN! Adorable people who are slowly growing tender feelings to each other. The dramas and resolutions were enjoyable, it was a nice experience! The art is so beautiful and the bgm is also very relaxing. Very nicely done! Now I want to read the other Fairy stories. ^~^
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it \o/
Will I understand the story if I play this one first?
The Fairy's Song/Secret are both summarised at the start of In Fair Spirits, so you should be able to understand the plot without any problems. It might be a bit overwhelming to get infodumped for like 5 mins at the start of the VN, but the rest of the story is a pretty fluffy slice of life thing, so it's not too complicated.
I saw, I bought. Very cute.
10/10 would buy again.
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I'm glad that my boys were sufficiently cute! ♡