(First of all, let me make it very clear that this is just my opinion — you’re free to have yours. And here’s a heads-up: this game has a lot of dialogue. So if you’re the kind of person who doesn’t care about story, character development, and is only here for the sex scenes, you might as well skip it. On top of that, it’s a relatively long game, so be ready to spend a good few hours on it.)
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What can I even say about My Bully Is My Lover? Honestly, I don’t even know where to begin. I just finished the latest update, and I’m still here, sitting, processing everything — every scene, every dialogue, every twist that hit me way harder than I ever expected.
This game was recommended to me a long time ago by a friend. And honestly, when I first read the title, I assumed it was just another one of those typical games where the bullied protagonist grows up and gets revenge by turning every girl into his personal toy, feeding his ego through shallow domination. And God… how glad I am that I was completely wrong.
From the very beginning, it became clear that this game is something else. Not once did I feel like the characters were just background NPCs filling space. They feel real — alive, with their own stories, emotions, and motivations. And that’s something you don’t see often, even in some of the most popular visual novels out there. You can tell how much care NiiChan put into developing every single one of them — whether they’re main characters, side characters, or even antagonists.
It might sound silly to say this, but it’s been years since a game’s story hit me like this. Not even some of the highest-rated titles in the genre came close to touching me the way this game did. Because My Bully Is My Lover isn’t just about sex or fetishes. It’s about love, family, trauma, redemption, revenge… and most importantly, how love itself can be the most beautiful thing in the world — but also the most destructive when it’s born from pain, grief, and unresolved wounds.
The chapter about Emma’s backstory absolutely broke me. Watching how she met the MC, how she lost her mom, and later reading the letter her mother left for her… I was not prepared for that. Seeing Emma break down as she read those words shattered me in a way I never saw coming. I cried with her. And even now, just remembering that scene, my eyes get teary. What’s even more powerful is that there isn’t a single sex scene in that chapter. Zero. It’s just pure, raw storytelling — honest, emotional, and powerful. I'm not saying the game doesn't have sex scenes — it definitely does, after all, it's an 18+ game. But the point is that these scenes happen when they make sense, at the right moment, with the necessary weight and intensity. It's not something thrown in randomly just for the sake of it. And that alone proves how insanely well-written this game is. It doesn’t need cheap fanservice to keep you hooked. It holds you with its story, with its characters, and with the raw emotional weight behind every moment.
And it’s not just Emma. Every girl has her own story, her own struggles, her own journey. And all of them are treated with the same amount of care and depth. The most recent chapter focused on Moon is absolutely beautiful. Heartfelt, touching, and so genuine. It’s the kind of story that makes you pause, breathe deeply, and reflect on life in a way most games simply don’t.
On the technical side, the game is just as impressive. The animations are clean, fluid, and natural. The soundtrack is absolutely amazing — far above average for this genre — and the sound effects are perfectly placed, enhancing the immersion at every moment. Honestly, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen a VN this polished, both artistically and technically.
In the end, My Bully Is My Lover isn’t just another game I played. It’s an experience I lived. And honestly? It’s the kind of experience that’s going to stay with me for a long, long time.
...What can I even say about My Bully Is My Lover? Honestly, I don’t even know where to begin. I just finished the latest update, and I’m still here, sitting, processing everything — every scene, every dialogue, every twist that hit me way harder than I ever expected.
This game was recommended to me a long time ago by a friend. And honestly, when I first read the title, I assumed it was just another one of those typical games where the bullied protagonist grows up and gets revenge by turning every girl into his personal toy, feeding his ego through shallow domination. And God… how glad I am that I was completely wrong.
From the very beginning, it became clear that this game is something else. Not once did I feel like the characters were just background NPCs filling space. They feel real — alive, with their own stories, emotions, and motivations. And that’s something you don’t see often, even in some of the most popular visual novels out there. You can tell how much care NiiChan put into developing every single one of them — whether they’re main characters, side characters, or even antagonists.
It might sound silly to say this, but it’s been years since a game’s story hit me like this. Not even some of the highest-rated titles in the genre came close to touching me the way this game did. Because My Bully Is My Lover isn’t just about sex or fetishes. It’s about love, family, trauma, redemption, revenge… and most importantly, how love itself can be the most beautiful thing in the world — but also the most destructive when it’s born from pain, grief, and unresolved wounds.
The chapter about Emma’s backstory absolutely broke me. Watching how she met the MC, how she lost her mom, and later reading the letter her mother left for her… I was not prepared for that. Seeing Emma break down as she read those words shattered me in a way I never saw coming. I cried with her. And even now, just remembering that scene, my eyes get teary. What’s even more powerful is that there isn’t a single sex scene in that chapter. Zero. It’s just pure, raw storytelling — honest, emotional, and powerful. I'm not saying the game doesn't have sex scenes — it definitely does, after all, it's an 18+ game. But the point is that these scenes happen when they make sense, at the right moment, with the necessary weight and intensity. It's not something thrown in randomly just for the sake of it. And that alone proves how insanely well-written this game is. It doesn’t need cheap fanservice to keep you hooked. It holds you with its story, with its characters, and with the raw emotional weight behind every moment.
And it’s not just Emma. Every girl has her own story, her own struggles, her own journey. And all of them are treated with the same amount of care and depth. The most recent chapter focused on Moon is absolutely beautiful. Heartfelt, touching, and so genuine. It’s the kind of story that makes you pause, breathe deeply, and reflect on life in a way most games simply don’t.
On the technical side, the game is just as impressive. The animations are clean, fluid, and natural. The soundtrack is absolutely amazing — far above average for this genre — and the sound effects are perfectly placed, enhancing the immersion at every moment. Honestly, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen a VN this polished, both artistically and technically.
In the end, My Bully Is My Lover isn’t just another game I played. It’s an experience I lived. And honestly? It’s the kind of experience that’s going to stay with me for a long, long time.
