Those NPC's Love Stories N.M - Bara Gay RPG
A downloadable T.N.L.S for Windows and macOS
"This is a Heartwarming Bromance Role-Playing Game."
Story
After graduating and doing nothing at home, your dad kicks you out to the neighboring town to help your childhood neighbor, Jimmy, prepare a stall for the fireworks festival. In this town, there are handsome people who have appeared in others' stories. This time, you’ll create stories just for them
"Every character has their own challenges, but the stories stay warm and uplifting."
Gameplay
- Leisurely Life or Passionate Romance
This is a linear game where you’ll spend a few days in the town. During these days, you can relax and enjoy the slow pace of life and dive into a romance story with these NPCs. - Time System
The game features six time periods: early morning, morning, afternoon, evening, night, and late night. Moving around the map doesn’t advance time, only events will. (Like Dead Dating) - Explore the Town
The game features a side-scrolling map with limited areas to explore. Within this town, there are five potential romantic interests. Can you win the heart of your chosen one? - SFW/NSFW Switch
The game allows switching between SFW and NSFW modes without affecting the storyline, only altering certain dialogues and CG images.
Romanceable Characters
Special Story Characters
Characters from Dead Dating who are connected to these NPCs will make a cameo appearance in the storyline.
Built-in Event Tree
You can check the event tree for all the major events in the game, which allows you to know that you missed a major event, but how to get to that event is on your own.
System Requirements System:
PC: Windows 10 (64bit) | Mac 10.13+ (64bit) | Memory: 8 GB RAM | Storage: 4 GB
Cloud Save support | itch app request |
Gamepad support. (Xbox Controller recommended)
Do you need help? Do you wanna say something? Come to our Discord to chat and discuss the game guide with other players!
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Development log
- More Language Support!5 days ago
- T.N.L.S Demo Has Been Released!!32 days ago
Comments
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I clicked on “M” but couldn't open the map.
Is there going to be an adroid version of this game? I looooooved Dead Dating!
Thank you for liking my first child! <3
I will try the Android version when the PC version development is done. :D
why i cant connect the early access on the patreon to itch.io, i already had the early access membership but cant connect it.
Don't worry, Patreon connection seems not working well sometimes, just send me a message on my Patreon, I will help you there. ;)
The animation is super hot, and the dept perseption feature that Mr Ryu. added helps make the characters pop to life.
The plot is interesting enough from what I saw, and might actually have a character arc. And of course, the spcity scenes are just chef's kiss!
I'm really really looking forward to this release!
Thank you! I really love to watch your play-through video of our games! <3
Loved it until I had to spend about 15 minutes on the puzzle to help Jimmy tidy up his room. I just quit after that. Please add a option to skip mini games.
it was easy. much better than the bar mini in hunky city :D
Everything looks beautiful and I can't wait for the full game to be released! But I have certain difficulties in English and I would really like it to be translated into Portuguese, it would be wonderful and it would help me understand the story in more depth.
Even using some kind of chatgpt to translate would be wonderful. lol
No prob! I will do it asap! :D
Ohhhh thank u so much 🧡✨
Where android
When PC version development finishes, I will try the Android version, but I can't promise. Mobile devices are too much of a hassle. :-/
Yup, hope well
When will it be available on iPhone ios
I can't publish my games on iOS anymore, sorry. :(
It's hell for an indie game developer like me.
Me encantan tus juegos , e historia es algo único lo que haces con este tipo de juegos Bara el mejor que e visto vengo desde el DD que simplemente me encantó y me generó suspenso , miedo , tristeza cuando no podía salvar a algún personaje ,pero también todo muy romántico y hot , espero ver más juegos con esa temática , este también me está gustando ya quiero que salga el juego completo , le haré unos fanarts a tus juegos y personajes simplemente amo 💖💖💖💖
Thank you so much for enjoying my game! Please make sure to share your fan art with me — you can post it in the Fan Arts channel on our Discord, and I always check it out. :D
I hope you'll enjoy the story and experience of TNLS as well! <3
Will this game be available on Steam?
Yes, it will be published on Steam in February 2026. :D
Okay, got it, thanks
Backed the Kickstarter! Looking forward to this!
Aww, Thanks for your support! Love ya! <3
Love all your games so much and this demo is amazing.
Really happy to see familiar and beloved characters and other references. Can't wait for the full version
I want to ask, will the plot be built taking into account one of the endings of D.D. EX? Do you plan to add other romance possibility as dlc?
Thank you so much, I hope you had enjoy all my games.🥰
Yes TNLS is setting in the DD ending - all survive and dating with Karl. Which means still no one knows who’s the killer and you know who is still exist. :D Joseph will probably become a hiden datable character. ;)
haha!! I knew it! I was wondering whether if you would add Joseph to the potential romance list and I guessed it right, (and I bet so many players wanted and asked for it probably in the feedback?? :)) because honestly with that kind of face and body, who could resist him just like with all the other five men, right :))
Ryu, you really know your players well!! (kisses!)
<3
Dating with Karl! My canon! Thank you!
But isn’t Karl already taken? The setting is that our main character from DD ends up dating Karl, that's the timeline for TNLS, isn’t it? So I don’t think Karl will be a romantic choice in this, otherwise it would be cheating and it doesn’t make any sense, right?
Yes I know. I told about my DD canon.
legit the most beautiful game developer to have have created the best gaming experience / visuals in a Bara game. Cannot recommend any of his games / work of arts enough to people with similar interests / tastes. Love your work man. So excited for this.
Aww, thanks for your kinds words and encouragement, I’ll do my best to making game better and better! 🥰
I've loved all your games and looking forward to this games release! Love how it has characters from previous games that we have met before. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Odin :) Can't wait for the full release!
Thank you very much, to be honest I was a bit unsure about the relaxed, casual style but I'm really glad you liked it.
Hi Ryu, I really enjoy your demo and cannot wait for the full version !
Anyway, i really (like REALLY) want to have a unique romance possibility with Joseph (i can see he is not on the list...). Any plan for him ?
Thank you.
I'm seriously thinking of making him a hidden dateable character, mainly to see if the player enjoys the game enough, currently there's so little Rating... :(
Intresting !! My eyes glow ;)
I always forgot to rate, but it's done now.
Thank you! <3
I have tried everything to install this from here. But my windows defender smartscreen is stopping it from running. I added it to exclusions and everything. Turned off defender as well. Still wont install but the Steam version is just fine. Is there much of a difference between the SFW and NSFW version? is there a way to put both on steam if there is a big difference?
Try to run TNLSID.exe in admin mode?
The official Steam version will support a free NSFW DLC, just Steam Demo is SFW version.
Is there much of a difference in the demo?
SFW DEMO has no NSFW scene, that's the only difference. :)
I love it! I really so enjoying your play game. I can’t wait to full game! :D
Thank you so much! <3 <3
perfect as always. cant wait for full version
Aww! Thank you~ <3
You're welcome
Hi!!! After playing the demo I'm so excited to see the full version. Such an amazing job and the stories are fantastic! I selected to be notified when it's launched on kickstarter!
Thank you! <3
So excited to be one your first backers!
Aww...! Thank you! I love you so much! <3
Love you! Just keep doing what you're doing and make this game amazing as I know it will be! <3
Hi! I have done one pass of the Demo. It was great! looking forward to get the full version.
One thing though. When I tried to do my second pass, I just wandered everywhere. Lo and behold, the train station needs some invisible wall before the yellow line nearest the screen POV. I fell into the abyss of Crown Pride Train Station cuz I was able to walk past the yellow line. XD
Hope you fix the bug!🥰🫶🏻
Oops, but I did block them. How do you make it? lol
I will test it again. Thank you for letting me know! <3
mac click “U” 会出现这个画面
It should been fixed, please try the new version again. :D
I legit can't get past the language selection. I am on a wide screen PC.
Fixed! I had controller in and i was trying to use keyboard to select but it wouldn't switch back and forth.
It should detect your input automatically, strange...
But glad it fixed. :D
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE FULL VERSION!!!
Thank you! <3
Wow! It was fun! Completed all the CGs. Can't wait for the full version!
Thank you! <3
什么时候有正式版，还有怎么查看地图
Around Xmas, click "M" ;)
mac版本 “M” 无法查看地图
老师什么时候更新第二天的剧情，第一天的剧情我已经全通关了，cg都拿到了😁
The rest content is only on the Official version. Please look forward to it! ;)
求助，zack哪里遇到的？还有最后两个cg是怎么解锁的？
你好呀，zack和最后的那个cg是有关联的，要遇到zack必须在地铁站洗手间方便，进去以后遇到洗手台的人，选和他互动不离开的话会解锁最后一个cg，然后跟着剧情选项走，帮助他，他会让你去他工作的地方(邮局)还你东西(只能夜晚的时间段去，第一天夜晚错过的话那之后zack线可能就不能开启了)，接下来他会再让你帮他一个忙，选择帮助然后去图书馆就可以遇到zack解锁zack的两个cg；
至于vik的cg，首先要达成喂小狗的前置条件（初遇vik把他的好感刷高），然后要选择住在青年旅社，下午在1楼沙发上遇到vik解锁沙发cg, 然后晚上去完邮局和酒吧之后（注意酒吧不要与odin交流，否则会错过时间直接到凌晨，遇不到vik的）一天结束准备回旅馆休息，回房脱衣去1楼卫生间洗漱遇到洗完澡出来的vik，如果这时候前置条件达成他的好感会比较高，然后你就可以仔细窥视他的身体解锁他剩下的那张cg并触发和他的对话了......
大概就是这样，希望可以帮到你 :)
老师您好，我又来反馈了。
最新版本通关之后读取存档不显示npc 我当时在青年旅舍，往楼上走的时候直接掉到地图外面了，读取很前面的存档也没用，只能重启之后才能正常读档。
I thought I already fixed it… (cry)
Thanks for the report, I will test it again. :)
Hi, everytime I try to download and play this as a Mac user it says the app is not responding. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Im so excited to play it! Thank you!
Strange, I already passed the Apple app registration.
I will try it on another MacBook.
May I ask what your Mac model is, please? :)
Hi! The same happened to me, I use a Mac Monterey (12.7.6)
I just updated the new version, please give it a try. :)
Hey, thank you for getting back to me so quickly! I tried to download the new one version you just posted while using Sequoia 15.5. Now it is saying
“TNLS Mac Demo” is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the Trash."
Okie! I will try to register the app again.
你好老师，反应两个新版本bug
第一个 是在自己去酒店住做熊熊酒吧任务之后服务生邀请喝酒之后雨停了出门之后视角一直在天上只能快速移动才能摆脱
第二个是在我回酒店的路上遇到odin背到酒店门口没触发模型加载也是得快速移动之后才触发模型
第三个我不知道算不算bug 就是触发odin背回酒店之后再去邮局不让我进门了，目前就这些小问题。
Thanks for the report, I just fixed them.
Please try the v 0.2d. <3
The post office is closed at midnight. ;)
I cant figure out how to get Vik's CGs...I've done everything i can think of doing different....
try v0.2c and find the dog before you meet the Jimmy. :)
When will the official version be released? (I can’t wait)
Thanks for asking! the official version will be released before Xmas, and the Kickstarter campaign will be 27th this month.
Yes can't wait before Xmas to released this game
There are a lot of bugs, where can I report them? Here are a few on PC 1) If you load a save the save file doesn't load, have to quit the game and then load the save for it to work. 2)You can fall off the map when you are in Jimmy's store to the right of the door to the back room if you kept going forward. 3)After leaving Bear Tea the screen goes black, have to use Fast Travel to get a screen again.
Thanks for the report, bug report is here
https://discord.gg/7rjPtqW6U3
But I already fixed all bugs. (I gope so :p)
Please try the v0.2b ;)
Click "Setting" and change your resolution. ;)
我试了3台电脑，是AMD显卡的问题。
Even this game have a bugs but I very enjoyed a lot. CG arts look good and game play not bad but The map for me I think it a bit hard to understand.
Overall, This game has good elements from the previous games. It is fun and makes I want to keep playing to collect more CGs because how beautiful the CGs and movement.
I will waiting to play full game. take your time ♥
Thank you, I'm glad you like it.
The final demo v0.2b has already rbeen eleased, please give it a try. :D
Thank you for this game. I enjoyed a lot.
Thank you, I'm glad you like it. <3
Big fan of this so far, Odin has my heart from our short conversation. Can't wait for more
Thank you, I'm glad you like Odin, he needs to get some love. :D
Hi, not sure why but I cannot install on Mac got this application is damaged
I have the same problem :(
Sorry, I'm working on it, please waiting for the v 0.2b. :D
Okies, I'll wait patiently :)
Yes have notified Stefan etc on discord, the great team is working on it :)
Love ya!
same here!
having the same problem.
Sorry, I'm working on it, I will rigester the code to Apple, please waiting for the v 0.2b. :D
please take my money!!! we need more Odin content!!!!!
bug report is here
https://discord.gg/7rjPtqW6U3
But I already fixed all bugs. (I gope so :p)
Please try the v0.2b ;)
这个游戏之后会像deaddating那样，出完整版吧，如果是你打算在steam上销售吗？另外如果是那样子的话，请提前通知我不然错过了我会很伤心的。还有想搞一个中国支付宝或微信能支付的渠道，这将会方便我们很多，谢谢。
Yes, I will try it. I will open China payment on my website during the Kickstarter Campaign. Please follow it.
Those NPC's Love Stories by FYMM GAMING — Kickstarter
Visually, this font looks a bit uncomfortable
Really? Maybe I should change it. I thought it was cute. lol
After looking for a long time, you will feel visually fatigued
Please! It's very hard on the eyes to read :(