Hello O.R.B!
I played this game first before your other one, and let me just say that I really liked this prequel, it had me attempt your first game Behind the Snow, and while I don't know what the connection between them is quite yet, I am excited to see your other two prequel games in the future :)
The muted color palette mixed with real world images like the bus gave the game a very surreal feeling, and Lore is... pretty much perfect for the setup.
To think that you get on this bus very early every day, always sitting across from this man, there is something about his blue eyes and the streak in his hair that catches the attention, but there is a tone in his looks that makes it completely believable that the MC and Lore have never spoken before.
The feeling I get from this game is sleepy and sad, but in a very good way.
So far I have only gotten the Outside Ending, but there is something about finding a connection with someone who you share your fear and drone of monotony with comforting in a sense.
You did a very nice job, I can see the improvements you have brought through, you've worked hard and we see and appreciate it, have a nice week <3