Just Kiss Him Already! is just a cute fluffy high school love story about two adorable idiots that need a little push from their friends to make a love connection. Warning, this game contains intense cuteness! Short and sweet, this is a must play for anyone looking for something sugary to sink their teeth into!
Just Kiss Him Already was developed in just 2 months by Ekkoberry for Yaoi Game Jam 2023! The team released a follow-up GL game, Just Kiss Her Already. The game follows JKHA side character, Nanala’s attempts to find a girlfriend!
Game Details
- Genre: Rom-com | Boys Love | Slice-of-Life
- Developer & Publisher: Ekkoberry
- Where to Get the Game: itch.io
- Similar Games: Flour Hour | Doki Doki Dollmaker
Just Kiss Him Already Review
We need more wholesome, sugary sweet boys love games! Just Kiss Him Already is cute high school romance fluff, where you play matchmaker for a pair of oblivious friends who are totally crushing on each other.
Take on the role of a new transfer student (name changeable), on your first day of school you meet estranged friends Hayden and Arley bickering in the hallway. Straight laced student counsel president, Hayden and slacker delinquent, Arley used to be the best of friends. But, now they’re constantly at each other’s throats. Its obvious to everyone that they’re totally into each other. They just need a bit of help realizing their feelings… That’s where you and Nanala, the boys’ mutual friend, come in!
Navigate Hayden and Arley’s constant bickering. Help them work through each of their insecurities. Maybe, with a bit of luck, you’ll encourage them to finally admit their feelings for one another! Choose between joining the Student Counsel or the Gardening Club and get to know Hayden and Arley respectively. Your choice will determine which boy you play wingman to and gives an interesting look into their thoughts and feelings about the other. After spending five seconds with them, it becomes pretty obvious early on that both Arley and Hayden are looking to “level-up” their relationship.
Play cupid and give each boy advice on how best to make up with the other—like convincing them to have a study date after school. And, if you play your cards right, all your “help” might just help these two dorks start a relationship. It’s no easy task, expect plenty of snarky quips, light teasing, and even a little sweet babies in crisis! These two dorks are absolutely adorable and you’ll eat up every single cute/cringy moment~
Since you don’t play as one of the boys, you watch from the sidelines as Arley and Hayden gradually become a couple. Aside from a few interactions at school, most of the romantic stuff happens off screen. You’re mostly a sounding board for their feelings about each other. They will both give you a detailed rundown of everything that happens when they are alone together.
It’s an interesting choice, not having you take on the role of either Arley or Hayden. But, I kind of like being a bystander in their romantic antics. Oddly enough it makes me more invested in their relationship. You kind of feel like a proud mama watching your sweet babies finally get their ish together! Though, I will admit, there were a few moments where I desperately wanted to peek in on their little dates!
This is the sugary sweet BL we crave!
Just Kiss Him Already is a cute fluffy romantic comedy with adorable art and a super sweet premise! It’s pretty short, but its just the right length for a quick fun play! So, please give this game a try and gush over two absolutely clueless dorks as they slowly… gradually… fall in love! There are plenty of moments that will absolutely have you shouting, “Just kiss him already!!” (In a good way)
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