Oh wow, thank you so much for the detailed write-up! I really appreciate it! I should be able to implement this feedback during late June or so, since I have time set aside for programming at that point, after I finish my education.
I'm glad you noticed Wainscott is gay - I wasn't sure if it was clear or not, I didn't want to make it a 'thing' since it isn't the focus of the game, but I'm happy it was clear enough from the hints given :)
As for hints - Would you be able to solve it, if I told you that you can make a cake when you are standing in the place where that sort of thing is usually carried out?
If you still cannot solve it, I'll give you the answer outright ^^
Thank you again so much for playing and writing this up :)