You're a freshman in a university, beaten down by deceit and superficiality, struggling to find a purpose in a world of performance. In spite of this, you find peace with someone who’s known you everyday from the start. What is the source of your peace, and how will it liberate you?

No matter your situation, there’s always a way out! Paint a dull and boring life with exciting cadmium colors, and take it all in whilst you let go of your problems. 

Contains: death, depression, toxic codependency

Stats:

• Made in 48 hours for UCI’s 2026 fall ZotJam
• 3 endings
• ~7k words
• 3 composed instrumental tracks + 1 vsynth track
• 4 CGs

CREDITS

Director & Writer - mina 

Assistant Director & Programmer - Alex Sok

Music - Joseph Bernier (jojocookie)

CGs & Sprites - Christine (Clay K Dale)

Backgrounds - KayJay (Blu._.No) 

Assets - Grace Yao

SFX from https://sonniss.com/gameaudiogdc/ and pixabay.com.