I didn't see the secret message yet, but if it is darker than the poem, then, I can't imagine what he went through in the past. I can't wait for you to elaborate more on both of those things later.
I am so happy to hear that! Dulce is definitely someone that I want to get closer to, and know more about. You are a very skilled writer, and it is especially evident in the way that Dulce vocalises his responses, as well as having a wide vocabulary. Moreover, he is truly adorable~ Those are only a few of the things that I like about him. I am eagerly anticipating more dialogue/content with him!
I don't know enough about him to call him a 'savior', however, he is definitely sweet. I crave sweets all the time, but I would trade them all for him. So, please keep working hard on the game, and let me have my 'sweet candy'.
Oh, and also, if I had my way, I would change him from a 'bitter victim' to a happy person who can live freely. (And erase those painful memories from his mind.)