--- title: "Here for Sweethearts" description: "Not everyone gets chosen to attend Aether West Academy -- but YOU did! And in the middle of the school year, no less! That means you have a lot to catch up on.." image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/35/126135.jpg" --- # Here for Sweethearts ![Here for Sweethearts](https://t.vndb.org/cv/35/126135.jpg) **Developer:** ArcadeKitten **Release date:** Apr 3, 2022 **Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS, Android **Language:** English, Spanish **Rating:** 7.3/10 (12 votes) ## Description Not everyone gets chosen to attend Aether West Academy -- but YOU did! And in the middle of the school year, no less! That means you have a lot to catch up on...socially, of course. With your charm and personality, you're sure to capture the hearts of all your classmates and that's just what you intend to do! [Edited from [itch.io](https://arcadekitten.itch.io/here-for-sweethearts)] ## Characters ### Nova Nova is one of three protagonist gender choices the player can choose from. She is a student who is new to Aether West Academy. It is her job to "steal the hearts" of all of her new friends! [spoiler]Nova's real name is actually "Vanilla," and she's a type of "emotional vampire" called a Pathospire. Pathospires esentially absorb the emotional energy released from a broken heart. Nova was going to "feed on" her new friends by breaking their hearts at the dance.[/spoiler] - **Gender:** Female - **Alias:** Vanilla - **Hair:** Pink, Violet, Twin Tails, Long, Multicolored - **Body:** Teen, Tattoo, Humanoid (Non-human) - **Clothes:** School Uniform - **Role:** Student, Daughter, Friend, Vampire, Nameable - **Eyes:** Hidden - **Personality:** Pretending, Friendly, Cautious, Cold-hearted, Curious, Cruel, Manipulative, Observant - **Engages in:** Planning, Shapeshifting, Manipulation - **Subject of:** Attempted Homicide ### Nova Nova is one of three protagonist gender choices the player can choose from. They are a student who is new to Aether West Academy. It is their job to "steal the hearts" of all of their new friends! [spoiler]Nova's real name is actually "Vanilla," and they're a type of "emotional vampire" called a Pathospire. Pathospires essentially absorb the emotional energy released from a broken heart. Nova was going to "feed on" their new friends by breaking their hearts at the dance.[/spoiler] - **Gender:** Unknown - **Alias:** Vanilla - **Hair:** Pink, Violet, Multicolored - **Body:** Teen, Tattoo, Humanoid (Non-human) - **Clothes:** School Uniform - **Role:** Student, Friend, Vampire, Nameable, Genderless, Offspring - **Eyes:** Hidden - **Personality:** Pretending, Friendly, Cautious, Cold-hearted, Curious, Cruel, Manipulative, Observant - **Engages in:** Planning, Shapeshifting, Manipulation - **Subject of:** Attempted Homicide ### Nova Nova is one of three protagonist gender choices the player can choose from. He is a student who is new to Aether West Academy. It is his job to "steal the hearts" of all of his new friends! [spoiler]Nova's real name is actually "Vanilla," and he's a type of "emotional vampire" called a Pathospire. Pathospires esentially absorb the emotional energy released from a broken heart. Nova was going to "feed on" his new friends by breaking their hearts at the dance.[/spoiler] - **Gender:** Male - **Alias:** Vanilla - **Hair:** Pink, Violet, Short, Multicolored - **Body:** Teen, Humanoid (Non-human) - **Clothes:** School Uniform - **Role:** Student, Son, Friend, Vampire, Nameable - **Eyes:** Hidden - **Personality:** Pretending, Friendly, Cautious, Cold-hearted, Curious, Cruel, Manipulative, Observant - **Engages in:** Planning, Shapeshifting, Manipulation - **Subject of:** Attempted Homicide ### Crowven Corvuson Pronouns: He/Him A delinquent who Nova came across shortly after he and Vasilis drew graffiti on school grounds. He only truly trusts Nova after they cover for him once the Headmistress catches him in the act. - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Black - **Body:** Teen, Unnatural Skin Tone - **Clothes:** School Uniform, Gothic, Torn Clothing - **Role:** Student, Friend, Wealthy, Delinquent - **Eyes:** Black, Unnatural Sclera - **Personality:** Mischievous, Rebellious ### Gunter Pronouns: He/Him A boy who Nova describes as being "sweet" frequently. They first met through Twyla, but ended up talking more when she called the two of them to the cafeteria not long after. He's kind and caring, but still isn't the brighest when it comes to smarts. [spoiler]Despite being fully aware that many of his classmates are taking advantage of his kindness, he still does everything for his friends. This is mainly due to his fear of being alone. When Nova brings it up out of concern, he gets frustrated with them.[/spoiler] - **Gender:** Male - **Body:** Teen, Overweight, Unnatural Skin Tone, Tattoo, Kemonomimi, Fang, Tall - **Clothes:** School Uniform - **Role:** Student, Dog, School Baseball Club Member - **Eyes:** Blue, Unnatural Sclera, Nonaligned Eyes - **Personality:** Idiot, Kind - **Engages in:** Baseball - **Hair:** Multicolored, Grey - **Subject of:** Manipulation ### Jaxter Pronouns: He/Him A hall monitor who stumbles upon Nova after they snuck back into the school alongside Crowven, Theo, and Zapara. He's the goody-two-shoes type and chases Nova back to their dorm after they run away from him. He threatens to get Nova in trouble a few times, but they won't let him out of their dorm until he promises not to tell the Headmistress. - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Black, White, Short, Multicolored, Shaggy - **Eyes:** Brown, Shadowed - **Body:** Teen, Pale, Tail, Kemonomimi - **Clothes:** Trousers, Necktie, Shirt, Belt - **Role:** Student - **Personality:** Strict, Short-tempered, Clumsy, Stubborn ### Mary Anta Pronouns: She/Her A mute girl who is bullied by her classmates. She's called "Scary Mary" by many despite her not liking the nickname very much. She collects frogs such as Acanthibar, the frog Nova found earlier on in their stay at the school. She's dating Reginald, who is very protective of her. [spoiler]Although she is truly shy, she isn't actually mute. She pretends to be mute because she considers it to be easier. She's never been good with words.[/spoiler] - **Gender:** Female - **Alias:** Scary Mary - **Hair:** Red, Waist Length+, Wavy - **Body:** Teen, Pale, Young-adult, Unnatural Skin Tone - **Role:** Student, Girlfriend, Psychic - **Eyes:** Red - **Personality:** Pretending, Reserved, Shy, Friendly, Kind, Nature Lover, Quiet - **Subject of:** Bullying, Muteness - **Clothes:** Gothic ### Mitzi Tetra Pronouns: She/They A energetic yet sensitive classmate who Nova came across after she had an argument with their older brother. They're a big fan of a girl group called "the Beetles" and happily introduced Nova to their music. - **Gender:** Female - **Hair:** Violet, Ponytail - **Body:** Teen, Big Breasts - **Clothes:** School Uniform - **Role:** Student, Musician, Younger Sister - **Eyes:** White, Unnatural Sclera - **Personality:** Outgoing, Friendly, Talkative, Non-Binary, Sensitive ### Netina Pronouns: She/Her A seemingly friendly girl who gave Nova at tour around the school. She values her popularity above all else, although she also gossips frequently about her classmates. [spoiler]It turns out she's the one who bullies Mary, which isn't too surprising considering how she frequently refers to her as "Scary Mary."[/spoiler] - **Gender:** Female - **Aliases:** Nettie, Netty, Tina - **Hair:** Pink, Waist Length+, Wavy - **Body:** Teen, Unnatural Skin Tone, Freckles, Head Wings - **Clothes:** School Uniform - **Role:** Student, Cheerleader, Popular - **Eyes:** Green - **Personality:** Pretending, Outgoing, Absentminded, Gossipy - **Engages in:** Bullying, Swimming, Manipulation ### Ollie Pronouns: They/Them A shy student who Nova meets shortly after hanging out with Mitzi. They ask Nova to help them become friends with her. They suffer from narcolepsy and frequently fall asleep mid-conversation. [spoiler]They have the ability to communicate with ghosts.[/spoiler] - **Gender:** Unknown - **Hair:** Twin Tails, Short, Green - **Body:** Teen, Unnatural Skin Tone, Freckles, Short - **Clothes:** School Uniform - **Role:** Student, Psychic - **Eyes:** Amber, Sanpaku Eyes - **Personality:** Shy, Clumsy, Non-Binary - **Items:** Backpack - **Engages in:** Stalking - **Subject of:** Social Anxiety Disorder, Narcolepsy ### Reginald Tetra Pronouns: He/Him Mitzi's older brother and Mary's boyfriend. He originally came off as very rude when Nova first met him, but they were surprised when he apologized to them for starting off on the wrong foot. Ever since his roommate was murdered, rumors have spread that he was the murderer. - **Gender:** Male - **Alias:** Reggie - **Hair:** Blond - **Body:** Teen, Young-adult - **Role:** Student, Orphan, Boyfriend, Older Brother - **Eyes:** White, Unnatural Sclera - **Clothes:** Glasses - **Personality:** Short-tempered, Protective, Moody - **Subject of:** Child Abandonment ### Theodore Pronouns: He/Him A boy who Nova first met after he confronted Netina in a rather harsh manner. At first he believes they're close with Nova and doesn't trust them, although this quickly changes when they don't report him to the school after he accidentally dropped his cigarettes. He's protective over his friends, who he seems to value more than anything else. - **Gender:** Male - **Alias:** Theo - **Hair:** Blue - **Body:** Teen, Unnatural Skin Tone, Horns - **Clothes:** School Uniform, Jacket - **Role:** Student, Friend - **Eyes:** Blue - **Personality:** Friendly, Short-tempered, Protective - **Engages in:** Smoking, Athletics - **Items:** Cigarette ### Twyla Pronouns: She/Her A strange girl who Nova describes as "cold." She's investigating the school's murder and asks Nova to help her out while she's searching for more evidence. Surprisingly, she's attending the dance as Nova's partner. [spoiler]It turns out she was the murderer all along. However, she murdered the victim with good intent. He was a Pathospire like Nova. She killed him before he could truly hurt anyone and "eat their broken hearts." During the dance, she attempts to kill Nova with a baseball bat and reveals that she's put a listening device in their room.[/spoiler] - **Gender:** Female - **Hair:** Brown, Long, Thick Eyebrows - **Body:** Teen - **Clothes:** School Uniform, Glasses - **Role:** Student, Spy - **Eyes:** Black, Unnatural Sclera - **Engages in:** Murder, Investigation, Attempted Murder, Manipulation - **Personality:** Cold-hearted, Smart, Observant - **Items:** Baseball Bat ### Vasilis Deerlington Pronouns: They/Them A rude student who Nova eventually came across when they were drawing graffiti with Crownven. The two later meet in the library, where Nova asks if they can do their homework with them. [spoiler]It's shortly revealed that the Headmistress is their sister, although they quickly explain that it's a "cultural thing" that Nova "wouldn't understand." They're rebellious because they don't want other students to think they have an unfair advantage over them. [/spoiler] - **Gender:** Unknown - **Hair:** Blue, Long - **Body:** Teen, Unnatural Skin Tone, Kemonomimi, Freckles - **Role:** Student, Delinquent, Younger Brother - **Eyes:** Blue, Unnatural Sclera - **Personality:** Tsundere, Short-tempered, Rude, Non-Binary, Rebellious ### Zapara Pronouns: She/Her A wolf girl who Nova met through Crowven and Theo during a celebration. She's very energetic and kind towards her friends, but originally comes off as very snappy towards Nova. They quickly gain her trust after they help her set off fireworks. She's been a few months clean from addiction, hence why she was celebrating. - **Gender:** Female - **Hair:** Violet, White, Shoulder-length, Multicolored - **Body:** Teen, Pale, Tail, Kemonomimi - **Eyes:** Black, Shihaku Eyes - **Clothes:** Shorts, Hoodie, Oversized Clothing - **Role:** Friend, Gamer, Wolf - **Personality:** Cautious, Short-tempered, Rude, Energetic, Immature, Jealous, Sharp-tongued ### ??? Pronouns: He/They A mysterious moth who Nova can meet in the secret chapter (accessed by clicking the moth in the window). He talks about the moon as if "she" were watching over them all, asking Nova if they think she would forgive them. - **Gender:** Unknown - **Hair:** Blond, Wavy, Shoulder-length - **Eyes:** Brown - **Body:** Pale, Wings, Antennae - **Clothes:** Sweater, Trousers - **Personality:** Strange, Mysterious, Insightful, Non-Binary - **Role:** Insect, No Name, Poet ### Acanthibar Pronouns: He/Him A frog who was turned back into a human when Nova kissed him. - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Short, Green - **Clothes:** Trousers, Coat, Gloves, Crown, Epaulette, Sash - **Eyes:** Green, Slit Pupils - **Personality:** Friendly - **Body:** Long Tongue, Humanoid (Non-human) - **Role:** Amphibian ### Aesirel Pronouns: She/Her The strange principal of Aether West Academy. She's strict but comes off as kind, if not a little suspicious at times. - **Gender:** Female - **Aliases:** Headmistress, Headmistress Aesirel - **Hair:** Blue - **Clothes:** Uniform - **Eyes:** Blue - **Body:** Young-adult, Unnatural Skin Tone, Kemonomimi, Freckles, Horns - **Personality:** Distrustful - **Role:** Principal, Older Sister ### Dad Pronouns: He/Him Nova's father. He's very protective over them, constantly making sure they're doing alright throughout the game. [spoiler]Like his child, he's a type of "emotional vampire" called a Pathospire. It's implied he broke Ms. B's heart in order to "feed off" her.[/spoiler] - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Pink, Violet, Short, Multicolored - **Eyes:** Violet, Hidden - **Body:** Young-adult, Tattoo, Humanoid (Non-human) - **Clothes:** Suit, Necktie - **Role:** Father, Vampire, Ex-boyfriend - **Personality:** Cold-hearted, Protective, Absentminded, Emotional - **Engages in:** Shapeshifting ### Ms. B Pronouns: She/Her The gloomy librarian of Aether West Academy. She mistakes Nova for someone else at first. [spoiler]It turns out that she's actually Nova's mother. The reason for her gloominess was that Nova's dad broke up with her despite their relationship seemingly being perfect at the time.[/spoiler] - **Gender:** Female - **Hair:** Pink, Long - **Eyes:** Violet - **Body:** Adult, Unnatural Skin Tone - **Clothes:** Glasses - **Role:** Mother, Librarian - **Personality:** Quiet, Gloomy - **Subject of:** Fixation with Former Lover ## Shops - [Official Website](https://pixeldrain.com/u/6yseRj6R) - [Itch](https://arcadekitten.itch.io/here-for-sweethearts) ## Releases ### English - **2022-04-03**: Here for Sweethearts - [Itch.io](https://arcadekitten.itch.io/here-for-sweethearts) - **2025-02-09**: Here for Sweethearts - [Official website](https://pixeldrain.com/u/6yseRj6R) ### Spanish - **2024-03-11**: Here for Sweethearts - [Itch.io](https://arcadekitten.itch.io/here-for-sweethearts) ## Tags ADV, School, Murder Mystery, Heroine with Glasses, Mute Heroine, Shy Heroine, Spy Heroine, Slice of Life, Kemonomimi Heroine, Heroine with Gothic Look, Ponytail Heroine, Friendship, Kemonomimi, Pretending Heroine, Kemonomimi Hero, Hero with Glasses, Athlete Hero, Vampire Protagonist, Delinquent Hero, Non-Binary Characters, Dogboy Hero, Heroine in Relationship with Other(s), No Romance Plot, Friendship Route, Airhead Hero, Pretending Protagonist, Hero in Relationship with Other(s), Non-binary Protagonist Option, Heroine with Freckles, Clumsy Hero, Protagonist Gender Choice ## More Games from ArcadeKitten - [Cemetery Mary](https://pinovel.net/v30758) - [Holiday Shopping](https://pinovel.net/v43494) - [Here for Sweethearts](https://pinovel.net/v31857) - [Semiaquatic Circus](https://pinovel.net/v44243) - [Once Clover Died](https://pinovel.net/v52840) - [Lucky Rabbit Club](https://pinovel.net/v60707) --- *View the full details at [pinovel.net/v31857](https://pinovel.net/v31857).* ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoGame","@id":"https://pinovel.net/v31857#game","name":"Here for Sweethearts","description":"Not everyone gets chosen to attend Aether West Academy -- but YOU did! 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