Please Be Happy

About

Please Be Happy follows Miho, a fox with lingering human memories, as she navigates life in a floating city. You guide her interactions with Juliet, a library owner, and Aspen, a writer, through branching dialogue and choices. The story blends humor and heartfelt moments as Miho grapples with identity, morality, and the complexity of human emotions. Exploration of the whimsical setting and mini-games tied to daily routines add texture to this narrative-driven experience. The game’s gentle pacing and character development have earned it a 78% on Metacritic, with critics praising its emotional authenticity. A distinct art style and focus on quiet, introspective storytelling set it apart from typical visual novels. Released in 2022, it’s available on multiple platforms including Switch and PC, making its meditative take on love and self-discovery accessible to a wide audience.

Storyline

Born as a fox in the forest of Korea, Miho carries with her the memory of a traveler who showed her kindness and spoke of home. Now more human than fox, Miho has spent a long, long time searching for her person. She arrives by airship to Wellington, one of the jewels of the floating island of New Zealand. Despite her years spent observing humans, she still has a lot to learn about their culture and society. She's made a living so far as a thief, her heightened senses allowing her to easily take advantage of people. She's also seen a lot of the worst of what mankind has to offer. It's only after meeting Juliet, the owner of a small library, and Aspen, an aspiring novelist, that Miho starts to understand what kindness is, and that there's more than just the bad stuff when it comes to people.