Just finished the rework:
positives: Love the new interactive menu, very nice very fun ui. The pebbles joke and Emma redesign are very nice from what I've seen. And the fish girl cut scene was a fun start. Foreshadowing Viola was also nice. The redesigns are a bit jarring, but they aren't that bad, I just don't think a lot of people are used to them. I honestly prefer the new pixie design, but you could give her the old clothes that'd be perf imo
However, I'm confused at why magic creatures, the 'numen' are just common knowledge now. I get this could make more sense for a war plotline in the original, but it loses a bit of its 'the fairies are a secret' charm. Also you probably should've waited until you got a bit more done with the rework before dropping this on us, but I get you wanting to keep us a bit updated.
Good luck on your future efforts, and I hope the rework goes smoothly