Coming into this, I was a bit intrigued and mixed with feelings when it came to Damien's design, but the story looked incredibly unique, so I decided to take a chance.
And honestly I think that was an excellent choice! His design isn't conventionally attractive, so it's not an automatic 'I'll give him the pass because he's rich and hot', his unique look is something that really grows on you, as evidenced by the fact I got all of the endings, which I don't always do honestly! (I got Strange Arrangement for my first one, and after that I was hooked!)
But it really shows a credit to the writing, it's well done with a look into the MC's psyche throughout it all, worn down and lonely to the point that even their stalker seems like a good option after all his time just... harmlessly hovering.
I kind of wish that I knew what Damien's thought process was when he finally bought the food and appeared on their doorstep.
Of course he thinks that this is all okay and that he got the greenlight when the MC let him in, but I really wonder what made him think that day was the day in particular. He noticed them looking for him, so I wonder if one time he met eyes with them briefly as he dipped out of the way and thought 'Ah. I can do this.'
Obviously he was correct and even the most reluctant MC rolls with it, it's so interesting seeing how he seems to view things and the way you write their interactions.
(Like, the way he is just like 'Oh. You're not ready yet. I see, that's okay, you can take your time.' Chills in a good way.)
And the art. The amount of detail you have not just in Damien but the whole world- I never really understood when people said they wanted to eat art until I saw your backgrounds. Those backgrounds would crunch in my teeth like a particularly snappy and beautiful cookie.
I'm going to spend a whole paragraph gushing about the little details that I really enjoyed:
Their apartment number being 508 (SOB) with the etchings underneath it, the little bunny with hearts in the player's textbox, the plants and the chains in his, the bowl full of miscellaneous things everyone has by their door, the flaws in the leaves and the stickers on the calendar, their dining room's books, the little doodle of a cat's face, the vase that's slapped together with tape (I'm sure that's not indicative of anything at all), Stuff/More Stuff Boxes in the living room that made me smile, the heart mug on the table, the pictures on the walls, especially the galaxy, that one was my favorite!
There was just a clutter about that room in particular that made it all feel so lived in, like the abandoned cafe coffee that I am so sure has 20% of the drink still left in it, and the feeling is shared with the bedroom.
I know the MC is supposed to be a blank slate, but I really enjoyed the little things you put into it, the sentimental stuffies, the journal, the phone charger, and I enjoyed the detail where the carved wooden bunny still shows up on the nightstand by the bed even if he didn't directly give it to you (It's your gift, of course it will be there).
All of this makes me incredibly eager for the next installment that you put out, especially when you had put so much care into it, I just wanted to let you know it is seen and appreciated!!
Please stay hydrated and take care!