Still not familiar with itch's layout, so I apologize for essentially copying my review, but this was a wonderful read! I loved the arc of the MC and the way heat and temperature are used - I could really feel the stickiness in the first few scenes. And additionally, I loved the line about how Matt broke the immersion of Hotaru by speaking, and the way the protagonist looks at herself as Hotaru, how you can really feel her wonder at her own beauty. Just a really interesting read overall, and the layout was exceptionally well done and super interesting! Thank you for sharing!