I really like this game so far. I love the mechanic of intuitive and reason considering the slight focus of psychology. The back and forth between the two internal dialogues are always fun to read as well. The characters are all really enjoyable too. I had low expectations for Cal as he seems to have little presence, but just one conversation with him during class and I began to like his him more properly. I also adore the ending with how ominous it seemed, despite what happened and how Rob felt between holding on or leaning in. What Matt says is "happening again" is so casually put in but explains that ominous feeling without being in your face. I'm not sure how to feel about it being revealed so quickly due to it being either: what it is, which more ignorant readers may not be able to quite piece together, or just a bizarre and rushed love story (although that rather obviously isn't the case). With the fact that I'm liking it though, I'll just assume it was a good choice.
I also love the class segments, getting to know little/big/important but irrelevant things amongst the plot has always been one of my favorite details in any given visual novel.
Looking forward to the future of this game and hope for the best for those on the team and involved.
Thank you very much, mate! I'm glad you enjoyed it all so thoroughly!
I hope you enjoy the upcoming episodes as well.
Now, as for one of your comments; there's a lot of winks and little callbacks spread throughout the story that references the prequel story, a comic I made called "The Golden Week", those who've read it will understand a lot of underlying things that most might miss completely. I'd suggest you read it if you haven't yet C:
Just finished reading it after your suggestion. It was pretty damn neat! I always love getting some more background info about characters like their past. I adore the characters in it and am fascinated by how many lessons you managed to fit into what seems like a short amount of pages so fluently. Denying fear and being truthful regardless of the possible prejudice, how acceptance can sometimes only be brought about by the a different viewpoint, how the truth can be stifled or denied out of sheer influence (the jury, I highly doubt Matt's dad had nothing to do with it), acknowledging the good deeds of others even when they had wronged you, and to accept the good and bad of the past, valuing it all. Tbh I probably missed something, but I personally think you did an excellent job writing The Golden Week. I'll definitely be reading your other works as well when I'm not so tired.
Edit: Oh dear, it seems I accidentally skipped all the way to part 7.... alrighty, the other 6 parts are first on the list, lol.