A tutorial is definitely something we need to add in the future!
Unfortunately we didn't get to playtest it much before launch, so there may be some inconsistencies in the game in regards to Popularity and other indicators. Definitely an aspect of the game that will require more attention. However, we do hope it is possible to get the hang of it with at most 2 playthroughs in the current build c:
Thank you for your feedback! It's been helpful!