As a major fan of Straight!? I just had to check out this story. I'm not going to say that it hits me the same but I'm definitely intrigued. There was a lot introduced so far in regards to personalities and their backgrounds but it seems to be setting up for a versatile experience for the reader. I believe that this story will make you want to explore all characters involved just to gain a better understanding of everyone. You may have your favorites but this story makes you explore the lives of all introduced. I must admit that I do love how Straight!? focuses on its main couple but every story is meant to give the reader a different experience. Straight!? allowed you to grow attached to its main couple as it slowly introduced others for you to also grow attached to. This story introduces a full crew of friends for you to learn and love. I am looking forward to see how this all turns out because I feel the first two parts only gave us a taste of what's to come.
Also this story's flow kind of reminds me of https://bobcgames.itch.io/yags. New Hope is more developed in regards to character development but both stories seems to have you manage the characters feelings while still exploring the feelings of whoever you choose to spend time with. I personally loved YAGS but I think this will turn that type of story into an even more immersive experience.