I feel the need to comment as the local weirdo who does add a pinch of salt in her morning coffee, lmao. Adding a bit of salt in your coffee actually helps it taste better! It cancels the bitter taste :')
PS: As for the vn, I will echo the other comments. Ilya is such an interesting character, and I like how you have to "earn" over his obsession and mercy by standing out from the crowd of apathetic selfish people. Looking forward to how our interactions with him will go in the captive route!