Please Be Happy

About this game

Please Be Happy is a comfy, slice-of-life visual novel set in a fictional version of Wellington, New Zealand.



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.



Miho's earliest memories are of her time as a fox, and the kind human she met back then. Now more than just a fox, she's spent her life searching for that person. Her journey has brought her to a new life in Wellington, New Zealand.

She changes her name every time she goes to a new country. Her previous names include Gumi, Migu, and Mimi.
CV: Dottovu


Aspen is a human girl in love with words and stories. A barista at the Bellhouse Café, she dreams of being a popular author someday. She tries to take a little inspiration from every person that she meets.

She has an hour long phone call with her mom every weekend.
CV: Anna Chloe Moorey


As a vampire, Juliet is one of Wellington's oldest residents. She's made the treasures of her life open to all in the form of a library. Aside from books, she also provides wisdom, kindness, and shelter to those who need it.

She dislikes having to resort to echolocation to find her reading glasses.
CV: Shara Kirby

• Over 220,000 words
  
• Character designs and CG's by Kobuta, with additional art by adirosa
  
• 2 different routes with 2 happy endings each
  
• Full English voice acting
  
• A brand new original soundtrack by Sarah Mancuso

Latest news

• Community & Events·1 Sept 2026Official

  Fall in Love Visual Novel Steam Festival is live!

  Fall in love with visual novels from September 1-9 in the Fall in Love Visual Novel Festival!Please Be Happy is currently taking part in the Fall in Love Visual Novel Festival, a Steam festival dedicated to romance visual novels from around the world, hosted by yours truly! From September 1-9 you can find over 200 visual novels in the festival, ranging from discounted games, new demos, and more~Several of our visual novels are on sale for the event! And you can try out the demos for our upcoming games as well~
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• Announcements·10 Jul 2026Official

  "Urban Life and Yuri" Bundle Now Available

  Dear players,We have some good news to share with you: The game bundle for Please Be Happy and London: Echoes of the Past is now available, under the bundle name "Urban Life and Yuri". Purchase the bundle and enjoy a 10% discount! Players who already own one of the games can also complete the bundle via the bundle page to receive the discount.About London: Echoes of the Past: A mysterious woman comes back from the dead, and the dusty past surfaces. Between a gloomy student girl and a glamorous ex-girlfriend, the clues are intertwined, who is the mastermind behind the scene? Play as a detective heroine in 1935 London, embark on a journey of love and growth.Both stories are set in urban cities. Faced with urban mysteries and romantic feelings across different time and space backgrounds, what choices will the ladies make? If you are interested in these two stories, don't miss this bundle!Once again, thank you all for your interest and love for Please Be Happy. For more information, please follow our social media below.
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• Patch Notes·26 Jun 2026Official

  “Please Be Happy” — Chinese localization update Now Available

  Thank you for your continued support of Please Be Happy! The official Simplified Chinese version is now available.The Chinese version is currently available at a 50% launch discount. An additional 10% discount is also applied when purchasing the bundle. We invite you to join Miho on this journey, where you will explore themes of love and trust, life and death, and reflect on what happiness truly means—and what it means to be human.The Official Artbook has also been updated with Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese support. In the artbook, you'll find behind-the-scenes development stories, beautiful illustrations, and detailed character designs. New BundlePlease Be Happy x Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of FarewellsPlease Be Happy - Deluxe Edition bundleFAQQ: Do I need to purchase the Chinese version separately? A: No. All players who already own Please Be Happy will receive the Chinese update for free.Q: How do I switch the game to Chinese? A: If you have previously installed the game, you can right-click it in your Steam Library, select “Properties” → “Language,” and choose your preferred language.For first-time installations, the game will usually follow your Steam client language automatically. If the game launches in a different language, you can also change the language in the in-game “Settings” → “General” menu.Q: What does the Chinese localization include? A: This update includes full Chinese language support, including Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese, for all story content, branching storylines, UI, and system text.Q: Will my save data be affected after the update? A: No. Existing save data remains compatible and can continue to be used without restarting the game.Q: How can I report translation issues? A: You may report localization issues through the following channels:Join our QQ player group: 759530704 and contact support staffSubmit feedback via the questionnaire (“click here”)We will continue collecting feedback and improving the local...
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• Announcements·9 Jun 2026Official

  Please Be Happy - Official Chinese Release Postponement

  Dear players,Thank you for your ongoing support for the Official Chinese of Please Be Happy.Our team has been working hard on localization, polishing in-game texts and fixing text bugs. However, we discovered unresolved wording issues and system glitches during final inspection. To bring you a better experience, we decide to delay the launch:New time: 11:00, June 26, 2026 (UTC+8)We sincerely apologize for the delay. This romantic story features over 350,000 words. We want to ensure a polished first release for Chinese players. We will continue optimization and look forward to seeing you on June 26.Thanks for your understanding and support.If you enjoy Please Be Happy, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share it with others and follow our social media channels for the latest updates and development news.
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• Announcements·20 May 2026Official

  Please Be Happy – Chinese Version Launches June 10 with 50% Launch Discount！

  Thank you all for your continued support and interest in Please Be Happy.We’re excited to announce that following extensive localization work, the official Chinese version will launch on June 10, 2026, at 11:00 (UTC+8).To celebrate the release, the Chinese version will feature a 50% launch discount, marking its alltime lowest price.Alongside this, a bundle pairing Please Be Happy with Upwards, Rain! will launch the same day. Purchasing the bundle unlocks an extra 10% discount on top of existing offers.Please Be Happy is a heartfelt, reflective narrative experience.The story explores themes of modern day life: existential identity, loss, and farewell.Without ever becoming too melodramatic, the game is restrained and contemplative. Through delicate storytelling and a branching narrative, the characters embark on an immersive emotional journey. Both paths examine how to nurthre healthy, meaningful and intimate relationships, making for a warm, healing experience.If Please Be Happy interests you, add it to your Wishlist and follow our community channels. We will continue sharing updates and development news going forward.
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