I really love the use of implementation of the theme! How folklore changes between person to person, as well as colonization, is one of the most interesting things about studying it, and the dynamic of a modern student learning (and contrasting) from an elder is really endearing. Plus as someone who doesn't really enjoy gameplay in vns, it's nice to have one that has no fail state.
The story otherwise was sweet and simple, I like the little tidbits about the two characters, and it would've been nice to get more of them, as I think they're both more interesting than the stories presented. Also thank you for Chayon. Having a clock nonbinary character just about KILLED the cis people in my reading group, so job well done! I just wish they were a little less obfuscated by the gameplay.