Think of it like pokemon or an RPG game and the battles with the girls as boss battles. The SMS dates are like the wild creatures you fight to level up. I assume you didn't do the SMS dates and still at level 1.
yeah, I only did two SMS dates and then saw progress with Juliet was available and I guess I assumed 'It's available so it's a good time to do it.'
I appreciate the advice and regardless of my trouble, I can tell it's a well executed game. Nice work and good on you supporting artists.