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When I Knew You is a gay, mostly-linear visual novel with mature themes of drug abuse, sex, assault, abuse, and other sensitive subjects.  You must be 18+ to play this game, and reader's discretion is advised.


Due to some unfortunate incidences, Callum moves back to his hometown with his father, where he hopes to reconnect with his four childhood friends. However, when he arrives, the news is broken to him: one of them has run away from home.

Throughout his senior year, he tries to find what lead to these events, what kind of people his friends became, and who exactly he can trust with the truth.

Does distance truly bring fondness? Or does it drive people apart to the point they're unrecognizable?


Story and Art by Konpeito


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StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android
Rating
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(94 total ratings)
AuthorKonpeito
GenreVisual Novel
TagsEpisodic, Furry, Gay, LGBT, Mystery, Queer, Ren'Py, Romance, Slice Of Life

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Ridiculously underrated vn and vn developer. I've played a few fvns lol but the writing of this is genuinely exceptional. Some of the best romance writing I've ever seen and the MYSTERY?? THE MYSTERY??? I was hooked! It's so hard to find finished fvns and I'm genuinely shocked I hadn't heard of this, I had to find it on Patreon after getting hooked on What It Feels Like. If you're on the fence or whatever, do yourself a favor and play this immediately.

Okay I love this game but.....this might be weird but I would've chose David DONT BLAME ME I enjoyed him sad I couldn't

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I NEED MORREEEE

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I really loved it everything about it i just imagen marcus and cal meets again in the future and the whole gang back together over all this was great       (*゚∀゚)っ  (*つ´・∀・)つ

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The VN looks realy cool, but i have a Android phone...

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android build is up!! :>

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Thanks!!! 😊

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Marcus and Callum should let Baxter in on the fun sometime cuz that boy is the unsung hero of this story and he deserves a thank you BJ.  >w>

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i think you might get your wish sooner than you think (owo)b

wait how many routes are there?

just one, its a linear visual novel :]

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Spoiler Warning. Do not read if you have not played through the VN Already I am talking about my thoughts on this game.

I enjoyed the realism in this story or about as real as a love story between two lovers with one trying to solve a mystery could get.
I am so glad that it did not go down the I found this guy and it will all be fine but rather a more real world approach... Albeit a bit scuffed with some of the story points through it.
I did enjoy the going and finding david though I feel the entire interaction with him was a bit scuffed including the part where they arived at Marcuses house... Kinda felt like a Yandere thing and it just didn't feel resolved. Though if that was plan then good job and I can totally see that being the plan like not ever story has to be resolved or come to a wonderful outcome.
Sometimes life is about taking what you can get and focusing on those who actually care or you and are willing to accept you and those who you love instead of the abusive friendship that won't end well.
Another thing I enjoyed was how the drama with the mother was short and sweet not over staying its welcome.
Albeit the thing with it getting aster on our side was a bit scuff but I understand needing a way that is some what believable that would make the characters might want to interact.
Speaking of one parent to the next same thing with dad why he was there he was not a major role that was constantly on screen rather taking the supporting back role there to cheer the main character up. It goes to show how parents have so little actually in our lives later on but also want to still be there even if thier not sure how.
And it goes to show the contrast between a good parent and a bad one.
The ending was sweet but about what about what i expected out of this well one of the two options I assumed when they talked about last year. (The other was they ended up going to the same college BS) But I am glad it went this path and it was sweet.
I downloaded it for the love story got more interested in and stayed interested for the mystery and left with both a mystery and a somewhat sweet love story.

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I loveeed this story, it was so beautifully done! I loved how the characters were not perfect but still very lovable, I laughed and cried while reading this. I know that you just finished and you should take some time to yourself but I will definitely play anything that you pull out cuz I just loved your writing style and how you portray your characters <3

-Spoiler

for me the only thing that left me with a sour taste was how the mc handled the situation with his ex, I know that he was trying to get through his thick skull once and for all that they were done but at the same time he was an addict and didn't have a support system so I think mc could have emphasize more how he still care for him as a friend, how his sister is still waiting for him, so maybe he could have fleed the town after talking with his sister and explained how he is going to get treatment and comeback or something like that, I just feel that he kind gave up on him and he was the only person besides his little sister that he could count on, I know it's not his problem and he shouldn't have to go thru all this for his ex but at the same time I think it would be more fitting to his personality and would be less sad cuz after the talk that they had I just kept thinking about how he is probably going to loose to the drugs and how his little sister may never see him again :c but at the same time, this is your story to tell so you should do you, I just needed to put my two cents on this cuz I loved how everything else came about, I hope this don't come off as meaning or arrogant but english is not my native language so just know that if sounded bad it wasn't my intention haha hope you are doing fine and happy with how everything came about, you did an amazing job <3

Android?

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A masterpiece. From the music, characters, scenes. Everything is so well done. God the music was on point with every scene..

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God... Chapter 10 KILLED me T____T I was so badly on edge! xD wow, what great writing xou've put into the 2econd act of xour VN :) especially with Callum's mother ;)

I've enjoyed this tale from the very 1irst build, and it's been amazing to follow xour progress as a writer n__n this story has such deep emotions in it, and xou pervay them so well that I feel each and every 1ne perfectly~ UwU

I CANNOT wait for the conclusion, and will likely re-read a few earlier chapters to get that whole build up going~ :p thank xou SOOOO much for sharing xour tale with us, it's been a freaking wild ride :)

Is there a android versión?

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Hey, you have plans in making a discord account or a server?

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well ive thought abt it, but im not really sure how to set one up properly... maybe if i had someone to help me run it, since i dont use discord too often, but its def something id like to do! :0

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You should do it, a friends i have are making a stream about your novel in a  server.

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oh my gosh, really? i'll try to do it as soon as possible! that's so exciting!! (^w^)/

Glady i invite you, is call FVN server but the wait to enter is around one day.

Well funny you recommended this but I won't be able to check it out yet

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I just started playing this and god I related to Callum so much just as much for the MC in Socially Awkward. Watching people talked really do feel like you watching a love sitcom. Though my heart fucking drop when Karina told Callum she love Marcus. I'm a basic bitch that love basic cliché of Jock x Nerd, Marcus is really the ideal VN love interest to me and the fact that this chick who I love cause her personality is total diva, said she love him means possible friendship ender for the best girl there ever is. And I can't. I don't care if it's spoiler, please tell me Callum will still be friend with Karina if he ended up with Marcus.

Excuse me, But you are using copyright music. That can be a legal and court troubles for you (Specially when your patreon is involve), can i ask you to remove it?. Many also have the same worry with the music.

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Hello,

He is referring mostly to the Taylor Swift music.

Exactly, thanks Unagi UWU

aa yeah, i guess i was pushing it a little, i just really wanted that music in (*=3=) i'll try and replace them as soon as i can..!

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Thanks for you understanding X3

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The beginning of this guide mentions important things for VN creators such as attributions and Creative Commons

https://minoh.itch.io/minotaur-hotel/devlog/209741/the-budget-friendly-journey-to-get-good-music-for-an-indie-game-and-our-experience-with-ilicensemusic

How much does Marcus weigh?

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230 lbs!

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More to love I say

How tall is Marcus?

6'3!

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I used joiplay to play this again and I reread ch 1-6 and just started on ch 7 and holy fuck the change in art style gave me fucking whiplash (im kinda simping for the new Mr Diaz Cg ngl)

I wish I could play this this was one of my favorite VN's and since my laptop broke I'm now stuck with just my phone to play VN's 😕

Hey, I'm someone who just stumbled upon this VN and I downloaded it a few hours ago. Only now just opened it so I can read and experience it for the first time but as soon as I click on start, I'm hit with chapters 7 and 8. Sorry for the inconvenience, just something I'd like to bring to your attention!

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hi! build 1.6 has chapters 1-6, so thats the build youd want to download first! sorry if there was any confusion :o

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I r e a l l y enjoyed this. Well written characters and interesting storyline while not sacrificing the romance aspect. I can always appreciate a vn where the main character isn’t a complete idiot and/or douche. There’s a ton of drama and the way Callum (mc) handles it isn’t perfect, but it’s realistic and you can’t get super frustrated with him. I can’t wait to see what you have planned for this vn in the future :)

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waaa ty so much... that means the world to me, i'm so glad you're enjoying it!! (^w^)/

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Callum and Marcus makes a cute couple

This visual novel look so good but I can't

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Thank you for this great VN, you are doing a great work, the story is very interesting. I would like more CGs in some event that are already in the game.

PS: I love Marcus (UwU)

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will there be android version?

sorry, i still have no idea how to make android builds... unless someone helps me, you'd have to use an emulator (*=n=)

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It's fine i've just played it, good thing its compatible on Jioplay and i love the story, makes me think what will happen if one day David does comeback, also the design is very "pilipino" UWU 10/10 keep up the good work also don't forget always take a rest and have time for yourself don't stress yourself best wishes to you and to all your loved ones.

tysm! not sure what pilipino is, but i'll take it as a compliment (^w^)

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What are the names of the songs that are used in the story?  The chill jazzy ones are awesome.

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all the songs are credited in the About screen in the game! :3

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I have to unfortunently drop this, the whole marcus and callum thing is SO forced that not even suspending disbelief doesn't help. Like it first started really good with Callum looking and caring for both Lupe AND David, but since you introduced Marcus as a love interest you made Callum forget both Lupe and David and all his feeling for both. Like the breaking point are both when Macus went all out on Lupe and Callum did jack shit to help and defend her even when he saw himself in her and said how he "loves david but is in love with marcus". You gave us the illusion of one thing but changed it to another half way through the story. Right now you made it seem like Callum is a hartless horndog chasing after "puppy love" 

oh can you elaborate i JUST now say this and was thinking of picking  it up ..is it that bad ?

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i wasn't going to reply to the comment, because i feel everyone is entitled to their own viewpoint of the game, but if it's turning ppl off from playing the game, then i suppose i shld adress it (*=_=)

the comment made some... flawed points, alot that i wld happily address, but i feel like it would be way too long to fit in one comment. 

all i'd ask is to please play the game for yourself and see if you like it! i would appreciate your own unbiased opinion, and if you agree with the comment above, then i'll rest assured it was on your own terms (*=w=)

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oh i was regardless i was just wondering  i rarely seen comments like that about a  game

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Karina seems like the type of girl who hangs out with stereotypical high school girls named Becky Emily Becca Rebeca and Shaniqua and say things like "Oh my god Emily You're such a crack head!" or "Shut up Becky I'm a material girl!" and who only buys venti pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks

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canon tbh

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Like the story for a bit, but definitely not Marcus one bit. It's really obvious he has something to do with the disappearance, I say that because it's obvious now that his obstacle is gone he can get what he wants. Not only that but Cal hasn't had any time what so ever to process what happened and is obviously being pushed in a certain direction by everyone, except for Lupe. It just extremally feels like Cal is being taken advantage of and no one around him is helping him what so ever and the only person who could really help him, Lupe and David, are no where to be found. Hopefully someone actually helps him and finds David before it gets too late for both him and Cal

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Hrm... the sprites may need to be redone (eventually), the dad is a must, looks too young to be a dad as is (he looks too much like the others/not enough to make him looks sperate/unique from them).  What does Callum look like, species? (There is an image and I'm assuming Raccoon, but that is just it, I'm assuming, its not verified, verification does happen but WAY later).  I get the feeling like this is a different viewpoint on "If Echo was done right", everyone is being concerned and everyone is asking mostly the right questions AND taking things seriously, they aren't all looking for stupid excuses, pisses me off when others can't be responsible and reasonable.  Love the XP and XD expressions! I've never played Ace Attorney, but that was really cute!  My Mom loves L&O SVU, is props the right term then? X/3

Woah! Woof! And wow...

Love all the references hare and there littered about! X3  Every time I catch my breathe I just lose it all over again!

Aw would have loved an image of that Husky Husky! X/3

Not too simple, not too complex and overly overthinking writing, this is perfect.  I would say I tried it out t just he right time for maximum effect.  I would most certainly say you have already done more than enough for me to want to donate to help further.  I shall do so with the next update.  This really stands to hit all the right positive and negative places as to feel a content balance.

if you've seen the scene when Troy and Marcus play Street Fighter against each other in Ch.1 you'd know what Callum looks like because he's standing behind Marcus and Troy in the CG

I already said that, but there is no TEXTUAL confirmation, so for all I know he could be a tanuki

he's a raccoon! the dev confirmed it down below in the comments

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and just to add, i dont rlly think it matters what species he is! i also never explicitly say Troy is a fox, or that Karina is a cat, but their species isnt exactly relevant to the story ahaha, i understand if they wanted clarification tho!

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 ouch, the latest chapter hit way too close two home fur me- but it was amazingly well written, i could really feel callum's emotions- especially since the stuff his mother said to him were, word for word, stuff my own 'mother' said to me, but it was nicely balanced out with the cute fluffy romance!
that ending was so wholesome and cute though..... i hope callum and marcus' relationship is a happy and healthy one ;w; <3

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Also a W to Konpeitocat for keeping up with a chapter each month :)

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-Plays the vn

-The story intensifies

-wild Love trial/Romeo&Cinderella starts playing

-Ignores what's happening on the vn and start singing along the beat

Also great VN! Really fun to read.

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Konpeitocat you need to start a patreon and a discord server

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ive been thinking abt making a patreon! and i'll see abt the discord server, if its a thing people want (*ovo)

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Yass!! It will be so much easier to find people there and also talk to others : D

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yessssss id love two hav a discord server!! plus we could all share our fanart easily :3c

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Amazing VN! Can't wait for more

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Oh my god, I need more of this novel, it's super fantastic! ⭐.⭐

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im still in the middle of reading thru act 2, but i really love this vn so far!! i relate a lot to callum- being a transmasc nonbinary purrson, i hope its ok fur me two purrsonally headcanon him as nonbinary too since i relate to him so much hehe
i love the allll the characters so far, and the art style makes me feel oddly nostalgic, in a good way! the mewsic has a nice feel to it in efurry situation, n im curious two see where the story ends up!! <3
edit: also, i feel like the bit with aster and callum at the party might warrant a content warning?? sorry, i hope i dont come across as too forceful or anything since its your story, the reading the situation just made me anxious and panicky ;w;
also, also, did yew take the photos fur the backgrounds yewrself?? i think its purretty charming havin 3d backgrounds and 2d characters!!

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ty!! i dont mind you're headcannon at all, and i did end up putting a content warning on the main page, maybe it was too vague tho (qwq)

and i only took one picture of all the backgrounds, everything else i found elsewhere (*=3=)7

im so glad youre enjotying it tho!!

Will there be an Android version?

unfortunately, i cant seem to get it to work for me :< unless someone makes the android build for me, youd have to use joiplay

Okay that's fine 

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