Oh I absolutely loved this! The art style, to the music to the character interactions, just everything felt really REAL and like I can see it as a series or some form of short novel!
Gameplay was rather minimal, but I know this entry was mostly based on story rather than that, so I think that's ok (I'm also a big fan of liminal gameplay with mostly story-driven narratives ;w; )
The story technically takes place in a small carnival, but I felt like it was mostly it's own thing compared to the carnival itself as a centered space, if that makes sense? I love the ability given to players to choose different characters or spend specific amounts of money- speaking of! I thought the way the card game and cup game were really beautifully integrated, and very visually nice!! Kudos to you on that, especially!
The fabric-like coloring and limited color palette really brings about a somewhat somber feeling, but also can seem like a misty, or foggy early morning- That moment (particularly in the US midwest) when the dew is lingering on the grass before the sun is fully up. (Maybe im being too poetic here, but I really appreciated the atmosphere!)
The story involving the angels was really interesting, and I felt myself struggling to feel empathy for MAL, but I think I ended up understanding just a bit- an entity dealing with loneliness in a world where they're able to view those around them be in love or have meaningful friendships...feels a bit like a fish trapped in a bowl instead of the sea or some such metaphor that I probably could've used instead.
Though this game didn't particularly feel very "carnival"-y for a majority of the latter half of the game (for me or my opinion, rather!), I still quite enjoyed it and loved learning about the different characters and their lives! It was a pleasant experience overall, and I'm looking forward to other things from you in the future! :> Thank you for the experience!!