First go play this game if you haven't already! Then you can read this review, the game is 5/5 stars! Go play it nowwwwwwww
(Spoilers below)
First off, jumpscare Kawaii-chann! But it was pleasant and a fun use of her character!
I have already played the good end at the time of writing this, I will eventually play the bad end, and cry most likely- when I do that, I'll reach out to you directly and give you my thoughts (and tears).
I love how cohesive this story is, everything is! I love how earthy all the characters and how down to earth all the characters are (except Max ofc)
Amanda is such a sweetheart, I like being inside of her head and navigating the feelings associated with reuniting with a childhood friend. (it's only cliche cause it works)
Peter really is up there in your catalogue of characters, it's easy to see why you love him so much! Like Amanda, I fell in love right alongside her. He feels so real, and super likeable in a way that makes total sense without him being a Mary ?Stew?Stu? (whatever)
I will say I predicted a lot of things, but that's probably just writer brain. I don't think it's bad, I think you just foreshadowed and set all the details up well.
I love how devilish Amanda can be sometimes, I hope more of that side comes out when she gets older and grows more confident in herself.
I loved the natural progression of their relationship and Peter getting her corndogs! They are just so precious, I hope they are always happy! Ignoring the bad end.
The art is gorgeous, every single bit of it, I loveeeee the music, you always pick the perfect pieces, and music is severely underrated in indie visual novels.
My favorite detail was tying this into the High School Lolita Universe (or just the contemporary universe you have lolol) I don't want to live in the Highschool Lolita Universe even though we technically do.... ANYWAY with Social worker Chloe' was super happy to read it, as if I couldn't love Peter more! I will def be replaying again! I wish I could leave another rating on it, (but that's cheating lol)
I'm still making my way through all your games, and I'm so happy to have played this game on release day! Wooo! Godspeed for your future projects, I know they'll be amazing!