I'll watch the video.
The "Japanese VA" you are referring to is actually a constructed language specifically for the game. It is machine generated, but as with animal crossing, it was always going to be, as nobody can speak the language.
At this current stage, pawn needs are not implemented and the pawn manager is lacking. Pawns will play a progressively larger role as the gameplay progresses. The grinding in the first hour of the game is intentional, as it is meant to direct the player toward automating tasks. The new pawn manager which I will be working on today will better facilitate this transition.
Now let me go watch that video, I'll come back with a response.