I'm so happy you liked the art and music in particular, I adore pixel art and I'm super happy there are those who like it like me! It's just the type of art I feel very comfortable in, you know? :D
Honestly, I mostly wrote the parts of the backstory with hints to what happened in general beforehand since the game focuses more on the here and now of the duo's relationship and oddly, that meant it felt strange to show scenes that occurred before they met properly, though I understand the want to see more!
As for why there is a lot more showings of bad situations between the two, since I was writing from how Fritz would think of things, I just think she'd remember worse times easier, for better or for worse! XD
Again though, thank you for for writing out your thoughts, I know it took me several days to reply, but I truly do appreciate the comment!