You're absolutely right that the events are more impactful that way, but using the cheat method helps unlock some of those NG+ features for some QoL so that I am more willing to find those scenes, paradoxically. I appreciate it!
I was going to send you a donation but it looks like the only option is subscribestar. I intend to keep my promise but I don't want to make an account there right now. But I'm definitely going to check out your other games, I like your art style and I want to see more of it ^^