Teach me how to love!
Love spells? Easy.
Crushes? Complicated.
Self-worth? …We’re not ready to talk about that.
In this short visual novel, you summon Vaiden — a cunning incubus, hoping to win your crush’s affection.
But when he flips the question back to you, things take an unexpected turn. What do you love about yourself?
Sometimes, the love spells isn’t about making someone love you , it’s about remembering how to love yourself first.
This is a submission for O2A2 VN Jam with limitation 1 BG, 1 sprite/character, 1 BGM used, and maximum of 1000 words (so it's going to be short)
Credits :
- Room 3D background made by @lyeochyeoturtle on twitter is free to use for commercial and personal use
- Soft piano BGM made by Clavier-music on Pixabay
- Everything else is made by myself
Liked this game? I'm currently developing another VN game that explore feelings too!
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Development log
- Thank you for playing!Oct 01, 2025
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i loveee this!!!
this is so sweet, I really enjoy it! <3
This VN made me cry 10/10
awwwww... thanks for creating this <3
can i bill you for the tissue boxes i used?
HOLA, LO TRADUCI AL ESPAÑOL, ESPERO NO TE MOLESTE!
DEJO EL LINK SI QUIERES ADHERIRLO AQUI!
https://github.com/PRISIONER0/Teach-me-how-to-love-ESPA-OL--PRISIONER0
oh my, this is so good and heartbreaking.... T-T Did u just throw a brick at my faces !!!Author i love this ....teaching us abt how important is self love.....its so comfort....<3 :)
cómo es posible que recién conozca esta preciosura? Siendo sincera, lo descargue por el aspecto fisico del personaje, pero al jugarlo me encanto mas el personaje, hasta llore tantito JAJANASASKASK
juuuuuu igual yoooooo, ame...
Juro que venía para distraerme un rato, me pareció tan morboso el personaje que dije "Ja, seguramente lo encontraré chistoso" Pero no, gracias. me recordaste como seguir, millones de gracias ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was not at all what I expected it to be but nonetheless I still ended up crying by the end of it </3 genuinely such a beautiful message delivered by an adorably buff man
Dang,this nearly made me cry.This was so peak
Thanks for making me cry. I need to go cry more in a corner, because like. UGH.
he who chases butterflies drives them away, but he who creates a beautiful garden attracts butterflies. And if the butterflies don't come, he still has a beautiful garden.
AWWWWWWWWW
This felt so soft and tender, like a hug on a lonely night. Thanks for that <3
I started crying mid play through, 1000/10 it was phenomenal
Short, sweet, and definitely worth taking the time for.
This was so incredibly sweet !! Vaiden is absolutely precious and so are you ^
Hi, I really loved the work.
I'd like to translate it into Spanish—would you give me permission?
I'm just starting out; I'm not looking for any financial compensation—I just want you to share it!
Thank you very much
I really love this short visual novel, instead of the typical cliche of the incubus falling in love with you he changes the whole plot and ACTUALLY helps you out with your self-esteem and loving yourself before loving other.
It was a really lovely experience that made me cry <3
this was lovely and so sweet <
I was not expecting to cry, for this to hit so hard, to share it with my friends and also have them cry. Absolute peak game
Damn ok this is making me cry on a Saturday night ok
10/10 I simply have no words
I didn't expect anything from the storyline. I assumed it was a short romance game, but it was far from my expectations. It was such a pleasant surprise, especially because it hit close to home. (totally didn't feel a tiny bit emotional, hehe). Thank you for making such an adoring game !! I love how our wish was changed to teach us how to love ourselves. Preach the "You can't love anyone if you can't love yourself." Love yourselves ppl !!
Wow! Thank you for this. It was very short but it was very nice and comforting. It hit me deep in the feels and it really felt like I was conversing with him. Like, everything the MC said felt like they came from my mind. I love this so much! 🥹🥹🥹
Very short. But very very sweet. I had no idea i needed that....thank you for this sweet reminder to love myself :3
stop i needed something like this it makes me feel like i just had a coversation nobody in the world would have with me
Thank you so much for playing!! I wish everything gets better for everyone!! ଘ(੭◌ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚
I dont mind!! Thank you so much for playing too!! (*´▽`*)❀.
Didn't realize how much this game would make me feel. Kinda assumed it'd be a short romance game but wow it gave more than that! (｡>_<｡)
Thank you so much for playing and for writing this review for my game!! ヾ( ˃ᴗ˂ )◞ • *✰ I do tried to make it look like romance game so much but then we got hit with a twist! So glad that its working hehe! ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ
I love it!.
Thank you for playing and for featuring me in your video! (ꈍᴗꈍ)♡ i honestly started laughing with the fact that we are both muslims (੭˃ᴗ˂)੭
honestly I started crying while playing this T-T
i almost did, it makes me feel seen🥹
Thank you so much for playing and for the review!! ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧₊ im so happy my game could touch other's feeling ✧｡٩(ˊᗜˋ)و✧*｡ may the next tear you shed are always a happy tears (ꈍᴗꈍ)♡
Despite its short length, this vn left a lasting impression on me.
It's raw yet gentle, a soft reminder to love ourselves and recognize our worth without chasing external validation.
The experience felt like a perfect latte, the lines that hit hard are the bitter coffee, while the cozy atmosphere with the setting, the bgm, and Vaiden's tenderness adds the sweetness of warm milk. <333
Thank you for creating something so simple, so comforting, and so unexpectedly powerful!
OMG your comment is so delightful to me because my favorite drink are coffee! (´▽`ʃƪ)♡ Thank you so much for writing this review and for playing my game!! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡ Your commentary are so perfect for using the bitterness of coffee and sweetness of milk, a delightful balance we all need in life ✧｡٩(ˊᗜˋ)و✧*｡ I wish every coffee you buy and make are made perfect for starting your days! ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧₊
This was such a good game will there be a full release??
Hi!! Thank you so much! ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧₊ This is the full release, its a short VN game that was made for past jams! ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧
As for the character, there will be a webtoon about him, but i havent planned on when to release yet ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ
When I heard Espoir Du Vide say this game left them speechless, I knew I had to play it immediately. This was such an incredibly heart warming and wildly impactful game. You've done so much in under a thousand words and inspired me to take a look at other short games too. Thanks so much T-T
Thank you so much for playing!! (๑´>᎑<)~* i really appreciate it and thank you so much for writing this review too! ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟♡ im so glad my vn game left a good impression on you! wait does Espoir Du Vide reviewed my game? Σ(°△° ꪱꪱꪱ) i would like to hear their full review too! But i couldnt seem to find their video that mentions my game ( •̯́ ₃ •̯̀)
Omg of course, thanks so much for making a fantastic game! Happy belated birthday, wishing you so much joy and hoping you feel valued. I'm very glad you exist. And yes! They mentioned it on their patreon! I think they're gonna post their recording of it on YouTube when they're done editing it!
I finally have the time to play this game, oh it's so sweet... Vaiden is so nice! His words struck my heart like an arrow, argh <3 I like that i can relate to every option to an extent haha! What a nice read, great job and thank you making this wonderful game!
Thank you so much for playing!! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡ Im so glad i landed a precise shot! ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧₊
So, I played this game after doing some research for the article that I need to write since last week but got extended deadline because I'm hospitalized LOL. I had a reaallyyyy messed up break up early this year and eventho me and my ex finally came to peace recently, I still have some lingering feelings of being unworthy and having those fictional things like ocs, game, books, etc around me is what keeping me grounded but I don't really look up to something comforting me because it means I have to face those uneasy feelings and I believe I'm doing just fine. AND HONESTLY I knew that this one going to be wholesome but the I didn't expect those answer would have me bawled my eyes HAHAHAHHAHAAA, it's soothing, really, maybe I still need some reassurement that despite, despite, and despite, I'm still someone worthy of love. Thank you for showing your VNs in ocsbase! I'm glad to play this game and the Amy onee. Goodluck for any of your projects! And sorry for the rant T____T
OMGGG hi!!!! ❀.(*´◡`*)❀ first of all im so glad youre healthy again, and i wish healthiness all years for you and your family! (˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟♡ Im so sorry for what happened to you, i sincerely wish your heart to heal completely and safely from the bad moments you've experienced, and let it be a reminder of the kinder better person you've became now and in the future. ଘ(੭◌ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚
I'm so happy you're still able to do the things you like while in the shade ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ, there's no doubt that even though you do admit to still have a bad aftertaste, you are still willing to learn and garnish yourself more with all the seasonings you adore ✩°｡⋆⸜(˙꒳˙ ), all of the things that should remind you of how much you love yourself. (づ ᴗ _ᴗ)づ♡ I agree the bad aftertaste might make your appetite to disappear for some moment, and im so honored that my creation sparked the stove again, and you're worthy of love and everything nice! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡
I should be the one to say thank you, for telling me your story, your experience, and for playing my game (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ꕤ*.ﾟ, in case you aren't aware, this is my first visual novel!ヾ( ˃ᴗ˂ )◞ • *✰ Thank you so much too for checking out ocsbase, im actually the founder of the base, feel free to share all the love you have for your OCs too ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧. Thank you so much for everything you do, and good luck too for anything you've decided to pursue, whether its a hobby, job, or even a special someone ( ∩´͈ ᐜ `͈∩). Hope we meet again really soon! ₍₍⚞(˶˃ ᗜ ˂˶)⚟⁾⁾
I really like this one. It's a geme EVERYONE should play ! Such a balm to the soul (coming from an incubus ah, ah, ah). Thanks for this game.
Thank you so much for playing! I really appreciate your comment too hehe, i love incubus and succubus ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟