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What a ride.
This is one of the most immersive visual novels I have ever played, and such a good introspection on how your mental health can affect others, directly or indirectly. I feel like I was on the boat as well. For a short read, the characters are well developed, well written and impossible to hate.
Collin is such a good representation of depression, and Kurt is such a good example of the consequence of not seeking help. He *wants* to be there, but you're not giving him any reason to stay. Such is life. No matter who you are, people will want to be with you, but it's up to you wether they stay or not, and it's up to you wether you'll be a good friend or not. You will, eventually, start to both slowly lose yourself and everything around you. A void.
Even through the calming waves of the ocean, panic can still happen. You are isolated, even in company.
Frankly I don't even care that it doesn't fit the theme of folklore, it's just a 10/10.
I'm looking forward to anything else you will release, and if the visual novel is the representation of your mental health as an author, I don't hope, I KNOW everything will get better.