Hey olyophogrific !
TL;DR:
All romanceable characters in this game can be romanced by both male and female protagonists.
Now for the longer explanation of my design choices and workflow:
I want to be completely transparent here, so keep reading if you're interested in the details!
Originally, I started developing this as a gay game, with a male protagonist. But over time, I decided I wanted to include a female protagonist as well. I've played a lot of otome games (with female leads), and I thought it would be really cool to offer that experience too so that more people could enjoy the story from a perspective they connect with.
Even though I feel confident writing for both male and female protagonists, I asked a close friend of mine to help make sure the female version of the story felt authentic and not just an afterthought. She's been super helpful with feedback and suggestions (although she's currently on vacation 😉).
So here's how I approach it now: I see the story as having two versions of the main character, male Ren and female Ren. But I don’t define the love interests' sexualities explicitly. The idea is that, no matter which version of Ren you choose to play, the characters can develop feelings for you. That way, players can experience the story they want, without labels getting in the way.