I have mixed feelings about this latest update, but I'm hopeful it will pay off! I definitely wasn't expecting what we have so far, and I'm excited for what comes next.
I like this VN a lot so far, and I think one of my favorite things yet is the world-building. I think the story was good at getting me invested and informing me what I need to know without being overwhelming. In particular, it's easy to get familiar with the characters very quickly, and I appreciate that!
The only thing I didn't like in particular about this VN is the flip-flopping at the beginning. I think when you get used to the back-and-forth with the past and present, it's okay. But at the beginning, I was very confused what was going on and what the story was about. If I were to change it, I might try to make the flip-flopping in the early game slower and more obvious to give the reader time to get into the motion of things.
Keep it up, looking forward to what's in store!