Honestly I wish I hadn't found this... Or better yet, I wish there were a timeskip so I could discover this VN once it is completed.
The colourful atmosphere and characters, with their lively personalities and expressive sprites, make this game feel incredibly welcoming and comfortable.
I can easily see this becoming a comfort game for many people, because it is certainly becoming one for me.
The characters feel very well designed, each one with their own personality, mysteries, and strong visual identity. These traits make them interesting to watch and gets us invested in their stories.
Unfortunately, it's still too early fully judge them, but so far, they are looking great.
While I don't have much to say about the characters, I simply can't avoid praising you for your artwork.
The art style is really cute and fits the atmosphere perfectly. When the sprites, cgs, and backgrounds share the same artistic direction and blend so well together, it makes easy to immerse ourselves and enjoy the world as if we were truly there. Great job!
And don't get me started on the sprites. They have so many expressions and animations, they are so lively and feel so alive! You tell stories through them without having to write. They make the characters feel real, add depth and reinforce their personalities.
Truly astounding work.
I hope you manage to keep this project up and see it to its end, because I'll be waiting eagerly for that.