This is one of my top 5 favourite games and I'm more of a harem game guy.
I love the MC's group of friends. I've never played a vn before this one (harem or non harem) that actually successfully portrayed friendship with the LI's and the MC's male friends. Usually there is one male friend who is obnoxious and is just there to make the MC look good, while the LI's are just there as love interests.
My one concern is that the MC remains in the focal point of the story and that the group isn't split up too much.