Did it really bother you that much? It only happens once. I even updated the picture to be more pleasant in the latest release (ep4 released today!)
Not yet. There are hundreds of people who play the game, and hundreds of different things that they like, so you don't have to worry about it. Just make the game however you like.
I know you like Persona, and the quality of this game that you respect is certainly great. In particular, the scene direction, animation, and the beauty of the UI design are amazing.
I hope you continue to do great work.