Deer diary felt like it didn't want to be much. And that's okay!
From the presentation to the very simple story it felt much more like a cute cartoon pilot you watch while zapping through the channels.
The character designs are fun and simple while staying recognizable, while being supported by everyone looking like plushies.
The music reminded me of animal crossing, lending the the laid back nature of the story and setting.
Though I am a little unsure about the intention of the VN as a whole.
To me, it read like a little foray into a larger narrative, not a deep one, mind you, but one that can get expanded on later on, there's a few plot points being brought up early that are never touched later, so there must be more coming right?
The fox' issue making connection, the Park ranger's and the manager's past. It felt like there is surely more coming when the devs can breathe a little more and make a proper roadmap.
If this was not the intend, then I feel like the simplicity is just not enough to make it anything special. A little feel good read that won't be anything more than that.
But I really think it should be more than that.