Hi there! I remember hearing about this game some time ago when there was no demo out and promising myself I'll definetely check it out when it comes out. I played XOXO Droplets and absolutely adored it so when I heard you're making another game I was really excited. Due to life however, I've only gotten to playing it last night (better late than never tho, right?)
I have quite a lot to say so sorry for the long comment.
First of all, I really really love the MC personality concept. One of my favorite things ever when it comes to any sort of game is making choices that determine the MC's personality. A lot of dating sims in particular have very similar protagonists and unfortunately for me, that type of personality is extremely different from my own. While I have gotten used to it and I do not mind anymore, it's still incredibly nice when I see a unique protagonist (one of the reasons why I loved XOXO Droplets so much) and the ''choosing your own personality'' game mechanic is my favorite thing a game can have.
I have noticed this in specifically Everett's and Bae's route but you guys seem to be very open minded. The fact that you can change the MC's pronouns and the fact that you have 2 moms is something incredibly cool. It's not something you see often in games at all, in fact it might be the first time I've seen it. Doesn't really have anything to do with the game itself but I always find it a plus when I know that the people making these games are progressive and open minded. Makes me wanna support them more.
The relationship thing (comfort and interest) is extremely interesting. I can only imagine how much work and time that is to do tho. I can already see myself playing through it multiple times just to see the differences.
Cove is incredibly adorable! I have to admit I'm not a big fan of the friends to lovers thing, childhood friends especially, but after playing through the demo I really don't think that's gonna be a problem. I'm not sure if he can turn out differently in only the demo, but he seemed like an absolute sweetheart with my choices. So much so that by the end of it all I was really upset about it not being longer. So I'm definetely liking this relationship, at least the way I did it.
The fact that the choices affect his personality as well seemed really weird to me at first but the more I thought about it the more I realized how much sense it makes and how unique and cool that idea is. Honestly props to the person who came up with the idea.
The cameo that Shiloh and Jeremy had really took me by surprise! I was also really dissapointed in myself for not recognizing Jeremy (since he is my fav from the jerk squad). I had a revelation when I suddenly remembered that he said he had anger issues as a kid haha.
And last but definetely not least, the art! Omg, the art. It's so...pretty. I found myself just pausing for a few moments to just look at it. It's seriously so well done I couldn't believe it.
All in all, I seriously can't wait for this game! I'm in no financiary condition to join the Kickstarter but I'm 100% joining your patreon and getting the DLC when the game comes out and I finally get myself a job haha.
P.S: the voice acting for Cove is absoblutely adorable. Melted my heart.