Thank you so, soooo much for such a thoughtful comment, it genuinely means a lot to me 🖤!!! I’m really happy you connected with the characters and the group dynamic, that’s honestly one of the most important parts of the story for me. Hearing that they feel real and relatable is probably the biggest compliment I could get. Naomi… yeah, she’s very dear to me too:)
As for romance: it’s not the main focus of the story, and it will never override the psychological and narrative core of the game. That said I won’t deny that there may be subtle romantic elements or optional undertones here and there, depending on characters, choices, and dynamics. I’m being very careful with this aspect, because it needs to feel natural and earned, not like a checklist feature if you know what i mean haha.
Oh and yes, I do plan to create Patreon because I see that there are some interested people who want to support me^^. I’m considering things like early access to new chapters for certain subscription tiers, but everything will stay optional and fair