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How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator?

  • Step 1: Open the refrigerator
  • Step 2: Put the elephant inside
  • Step 3: Close the refrigerator

Well, how about your childhood sweetheart?❤️‍🩹


This game was originally made for the O2A2 Jam 2025, a micro Visual Novel jam with strict asset limitations and a 1000 word limit. 
Also we made an extended version for the Yaoi Jam 2025!


🧊 Synopsis

It's a sweltering summer midnight.

You open the refrigerator, searching through the nearly empty shelves for something to fill your stomach.

That's right, you just want a midnight snack.

So how did it ever come to this?


The Sweethearts 🧊

Male | 26 years old | 176 cm

A talented freelance music creator, often keeping irregular hours and living on a reversed schedule. Those around him say he lacks emotional intelligence.

He has a childhood friend, closer than anyone else. But one month ago, that friend died.


Male | 26.5 years old | 188 cm

The childhood friend who died accidentally a month ago.

In life, he was a popular and strikingly charismatic model, effortlessly admired by people of all genders, and bound by no limits. He was not exactly known for being easy to get along with.


🧊 Features

An O2A2 Jam version with:

  • 1000 words & 4 endings
  • 1 illustration
  • 1 ambient background noise
  • 1 (non-GUI) sound effect
  • 1 voice actor (partially voiced)
  • various midnight snacks!🧁

And a Yaoi Jam enhanced version with:

  • Around 1700 new words
  • A fully voiced script (yes, every single word!)
  • An Easter egg system🥚

Languages: English, 简体中文


Warnings 🧊

(And spoilers...?)
  • Murder
  • Body horror

Note: 

Due to the limitations of the O2A2 jam, this version of the game includes some special code to stay within the rules. You can learn more about it here.

As a result, clicking doesn't always work to progress the dialogue. If that happens, try clicking somewhere else instead—preferably the upper half of the screen.

This issue is fixed in the Yaoi Jam extended version. Thanks for your understanding!


🧊 Credits

  • Norika (SweetSome Studio)
    • Writer, Artist, GUI Designer
  • Sinope (SweetSome Studio)
    • PM (i.e. all the chores), Programmer, Writer, Editor, EN Translator, Voice Director
  • Whitefish (SweetSome Studio)
    • Writing Support
  • Amara Taylor, El
    • EN Proofreader & Editor
  • Khai Truong
    • Voice Actor of Akira in O2A2 version, Akito in Yaoi Jam extended version
  • Coley Guidroz
    • Voice Actor of Akira in Yaoi Jam extended version

*For full credits, please check the "About" section in the game.


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Eu adorei a tematica de como ocorreu a historia, talvez alguns pontos da historia eu não captei pelo simples fato de não entender completamente ingles. Então não consegui entender completamente o que fez ele matar o amigo, mas tirando isso eu amei a experiencia.

Thank you for playing our game even with the language barrier, glad you enjoyed it!

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This was so peak and I loved the art style so much! The characters were super cool too :p

thank you :) glad you like the art and characters!

i enjoyed this a lot!! i love the art and the characters!! the easter eggs were rlly fun

glad you enjoyed it! the video is private so we can't watch, but thank you for sharing!

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this was really really good, it got me wishing for things to be different for both of them :c

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thank you! we wish the same...

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That was a really interesting gameplay based on the foods you choose. I love how crisp the art is. It was fun learning what happened to them the more I played it. I want to know all about their lore. 

thank you so much! glad you enjoyed it~:)

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why the hell is it so short

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Absolutely loved this game!!!

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thank you so much!

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I showed this to my older sister, she asked me who is putting their childhood friend into a refrigerator, and I forced her to play, she is now hooked as I am. Truly well done.

so happy to hear you both enjoyed it! thank you so much❤️‍🔥

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oh my I absolutely loved that! If anything, I have always been captivated in obsessive, unrequited love relationships (to the point I manage to put it into a lot of my ocs stories, at least the unrequited love part). The colours, the story, everything in this game just made it SO AMAZING! I got every easter egg, and the little secret is so interesting, because of the way Akira talks about Akito as this "butterfly". I also find the different perspectives from Akira and Akito on their relationship perfect. So in all, I really enjoyed this short game!

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glad you enjoyed it! thank you~

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loved the design and easter egg :D

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thanks!

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y'all put to childhood your sweeheart into a refrigerator is a crazy title

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Hi, I played your game in my gay games series! I really like the art style and the colors (they just really pop). I'm sorry i couldn't find the easter egg the first time around lol but it was super good!

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Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed and here's the walkthrough if you have any trouble finding all the eggs: https://sweetsomestudio.itch.io/to-put-your-childhood-sweetheart-into-a-refriger...

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wow! that was short and (not) sweet (at all). art style hooked me in and the lore grounded me. what a great use of pov! awsm job, loved it!!

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tysm!!☺️ glad you enjoyed the story!

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when I first downloaded this game, I thought it's gonna have some comedy into it bcs of the title, didn't expect for the game to have such a interesting n disturbing story lol,, I really like this game n the artstyle a lot :)

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thank you so much!!! i believe "disturbing" is a compliment🥰

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The storyline was so cool?? Something about Akito loving Akira so much, that when the latter wanted to go seperate ways, Akito kills him (at least, that's how I interpreted it). I'm so normal about both of these characters, and their relationship with one another <3
It's such a short and fun little game; I really enjoyed it!!

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thank you soooo much i'm happy you enjoyed it!

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Amazing, loved the artstyle and playstyle, really fun one

glad you enjoyed it! ^^

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Very short game... I liked it! It was physiological horror and messed with my head, but also made me giggle. Keep making games, please!

I'm glad it made you stunned and smile🥰 thank you!

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This game just... messed with my head BUT in the good way yk?? It's really creative and everything just reeled me in. This so good chat, so beautifully doomed

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Thank you and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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Great main menu and a creative way of narration. Thanks for the BTS with the "Implementing Choices" devlog

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My pleasure🥰

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Had such a good time! Think I did things out of order? Really cool experience!

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Glad you enjoyed it! It seems like you played the O2A2 version, and we've made an extended version with more content which is released now, check it out if you're interested in knowing a bit more about the characters~^^

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I just finished this game and wow! I collected all of the easter eggs, went through different dialogue variations and the way the details of what happened and the history between Akira and Akito slowly unfolded with each playthrough was done very well and left a lasting impression (especially the final easter egg). Akito's VA knocked it out of the park, capturing the range of emotions from derisive to reminiscent to longing to possessive. As a childhood friends lover this was a nice twist to the trope and an overall great game!

Thank you so much!!🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed the game and our little designs ^^ And as the voice director I absolutely love the VA's voice and performance during our recording~

I can't get the 5th ending :c I've tried everything that was instructed but the little badge won't show? Am I doing something wrong?

By 5th ending do you mean the 5th easter egg? For No. 5 you'll need to save during the game, i.e. when you're facing Akira, through the quick menu on top left corner. Hope this helps! :)

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neat little game ^^

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thank you! 🥰

cant for the life of me find the second easter egg, its the only one im missing :(

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found it, found the secret. holy moly this game is good

Glad to know you've found all the eggs and enjoyed the game! ^^ Thank you~

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Hi there! Thank you so much for your interest and generous offer. Unfortunately we don't currently have the bandwidth to take on additional localisation, but it's something we may consider in the future. Wishing you the best of luck on your translation journey!

There's gonna be a Spanish versión in the future? 😭

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Hello! Thanks for your interest💖

We'd love to have a Spanish version in the future! But currently we don't have the bandwidth to handle additional localisations, so if Spanish translation happens, it'll most likely be next year ^^

WHAAAAAAT

For the love of everything that exist, HOW DO YOU GET THE 4 AND 5 EASTER EGGS? I already did the walkthrough but im stuck aaa

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No. 4 is the "reset" one! When you click on the reset marker on the title screen, you should see a sticky note. Try choosing "no" and then "yes," and once you've chosed both options, this one should unlock.

For No. 5 you'll need to save during the game, i.e. when you're facing Akira, through the quick menu.

Let me know if you still have problems!🫡

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YEES I got it! Thank you so much! Btw i really liked your game when i first saw it so im really happy you made an extanded version S2

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No worries at all! Glad it helps, and glad you liked the game! Thank you ^^

WHAT A TWIST (Jay from the cubes scouts)

he played this??? checking rn

oh, second easter egg.... due to my sheer stupidity and lack of creative competence, it has led to this predicament...... I can't find out how to unlock it! I SWEAR I've finished both games, but I cannot! *dramatically throws my hand over my face and falls to the ground* T_T plspslspslpslsspslspls help me!!! someone!! anyone!!!!! i feel so stupid rn!!!!!!!!1 pls tell me how to get it!!!!!!!!!!!

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I'm so sorry to hear that! Someone just asked a similar question so I'll just copy and paste the reply here as well: I personally choose milk-apple-cake which leads me into the Snack ending, then Udon, Steak and Leave. Just my way of making sure I don't miss anything. 

You might miss out the Leave ending for 2nd playthrough? As that's a common mistake people made in our beta test lol. Hope this helps! ^^

Does anyone know how to get the second and fifth easter eggs? I've tried saving like a gazzillion times and i'm not getting the button to light up for it. 

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Hello there, for the 2nd one, I personally choose milk-apple-cake which leads me into the Snack ending, then Udon, Steak and Leave. Just my way of making sure I don't miss anything. You might miss out the Leave ending for 2nd playthrough?

For the 5th one, you'll need to save during the game, i.e. when you're facing Akira, through the quick menu.

Hope that helps! :)

I got all of them! I realized I kept double tapping to save instead of going through the menu lol 😭. Thank you so much! :D 

Glad to hear! ^^

for the life of me, i cannot find the third easter egg. i've been trying for the last 15 minutes, i read the walkthrough yes, but i couldn't make sense of it so now im stuck pls help

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nevermind i figured it out, i was being dum

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Glad to know!🥰

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Hi there, sorry to hear that! This is the "quit" one, and I presume you've got through the Steak ending? So when you click on "quit" on the title screen, you should see a sticky note. Try choosing "leave" and then "stay," and once you've chosed both options, this one should unlock for you. Let me know if you still have problems with it!🫡

For the love of everything that exist, HOW DO YOU GET THE 4 AND 5 EASTER EGGS? I already did the walkthrough but im stuck aaa

How did u get the second one.. i can't get it for the life of me:(

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Please check my reply here, hope it helps! You're probably missing items/endings for the 2nd playthrough, maybe thw Leave ending?

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i saw this game on a whim while searching for other games and i decided to try it out and damn am i impressed.

Great Voice acting, storytelling, writing, etc. this game had me invested within my first choice and i was hooked. Applause to everyone involved in making this game :)

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Thank you!!😊 I'm really happy to hear it pulled you in so quickly ≧︎▽︎≦︎ Glad you enjoyed the game!

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Great use of storytelling tools within the jam's limitations. I enjoyed it :)

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Thank you so much! ୧꒰•̀ᴗ•́꒱୨

Thank you! <3

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Funny and interesting visual style and presentation way! Though short because of game jam requirement, it left much space to imagine what happened and raised my curiosity to read more. Look forward to the whole story!

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Thank you ^^ So happy to hear that you enjoyed the game!

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It how sad this game must short because rule of jam. However I like this also waiting for enhanced version. 

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Thank you so much! Though I don't understand Thai, I'm still really glad that you enjoyed the game!

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I don't play a lot of visual novels on my channel but this one was super interesting. Gives that odd uncomfortableness that you get with hospitals and the sterilized floors and fluorescent bulbs overhead buzzing. Stoked to see more from SweetSome Studios. 
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Thanks a lot! I'm really glad you like the game and it's vibe ☺️

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Sooo looking forward to Taisho and the updated version of this VN for the yaoi jam - what a fun concept, I love the dark theme contrast with bright colors, cutesy food, soft MC voice. Everything works well together! I'm sooo intrigued by the characters back story, when they met, their feelings, everything!

I'm very much looking forward to TRT, looking forward to future updates/releases!! <3 new fan acquired! 
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Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed so much about this game ^^

We're not expanding this into a much bigger game but yes there are loads stories between these two and we'll reveal a bit more in the update!

And thank you for the kind words about TRT, we're working on that as well! ≧︎▽︎≦︎

reply if en>ru translation for free needed

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I personally need both,lol

im always here to help! 

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玩得我有点没辙了,,,又可爱又诡异是什么情况啊我好喜欢......

经过我的一通乱点终于还是四个结局都看到了。宝宝你可以用厨房剪刀把熟成牛排剪成小块用你煮面的小锅煸一下再下乌冬面,夏天也要好好吃饭不要贪凉哦,别让你的竹马担心,嗯?(^v^)

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诶嘿嘿感谢老大喜欢!老大的评论也好萌呀🥰🥰

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