Well, I have finished all the routes in 2 days and I have to admit, I cried during all routes. Normally I don't get emotional to that extent for any story but man, did this game hit me hard emotionally. Now onto (SPOILERS)
Rod- Okay Rod scared me at first because he hated the MC so much. And it is completely understandable knowing that the MC was cold after all, but I loved how they grew closer. I think out of all the guys, the relationship with Rod felt the most meaningful. It was nice to see the MC changing herself and paying back for all the rude things she did to her family. And Rod is just adorable when he's trying to be nice haha. But most of all, I can't get over how selfless he is. He would die to keep his friends and family happy. I'm a sucker for people like that. The ending was bittersweet for me too, since there's still (obvious) problems with their relationship, but I trust it will turn out well. Overall, Rod is my favorite character and route.
Karma - Karma was such a fun character haha. And he becomes such a beautiful girl, I'm jealous. I think what I enjoyed most was the MC trying to make herself stronger and learn sword fighting with him. Idk, it just felt really admirable that she wants to take a stand herself. Normally a personality like Karma's would drive me up the wall but he had a nice balance between overly flirtatious and self-absorbed to then serious and caring. Also when the MC walked into him changing. ;) Let's just say that was great. Tbh, I would've loved to see a grand royal wedding as the ending. It would've been fun and very sweet. Or go to see Karma's kingdom and family. Overall, my third favorite route.
Rumpel - Okay I had to admit, the moment Rumpel came onto the screen I immediately disliked him. It's just, his personality is one I can't stand. Some might compare him with Karma, but Karma was much more serious overall. Like the MC had told him before, the constant flirting just seemed disingenuous. I can never take a person seriously like that in a romantic relationship. Now that's not to say he's a bad character. I do appreciate that he cares for everyone (to a fault). Didn't say I particularly liked the ending either, but then again, I was kind of against him from the start. I have to admit, I did appreciate him much more in the other character's routes. But in the end, I think I have the same view of him as his ex-fiance. He's a great guy and I want the best for him, but I know I could never truly be with him. Overall, obviously my least favorite route. (P.S, He looks way better without glasses lol)
Fritz - I liked Fritz in the beginning, he's a very sweet and loyal guy. But I have to admit, I was waay more interested in Varg. You can blame this on me being interested in bad boys more haha. Although I did like this route, I felt it was incomplete. I really needed more on Fritz's personality and him as a person. I wanted to see more of him crossing into Varg's personality, as it was indicated that Varg is a part of him simply retaining control. But in the end, Fritz just remains that typical perfect sweet guy. I think it would be interesting if he became more morally gray like Varg. Or I would have loved if there could be another ending, where you end up with Varg. I just think there was so much more that could've been done with Varg, and I'm disappointed we didn't get more. Overall, love both sides of Fritz and he was my 4th favorite character.
Waltz - Now I obviously saved the best for last. The moment I laid eyes on Waltz, I fell for him immediately. I love his character design and I love his personality. I enjoyed how he and the MC had a relationship before all of this. Kind of like with Rod, I guess this makes the relationship more real and genuine to me. I thought it was adorable how Waltz would complain being called a kid, and then act like one haha. But I think with this route. more than I appreciated Waltz, I really felt for the relationship between the MC and her father and the kingdom. I'd say this is the route that made me cry the most. I loved how the MC grew closer with the townspeople, how she played with the children and helped the Dad out. It was really touching to me. And when they stood up for her, ugh I broke down. I think this was the route the MC really grew the most as a person, and it was touching. Although her father did die, I'm happy she was able to mend their relationship. Last note, LOVED the last picture. Overall, my 2nd favorite guy/route.
Other Characters- First of all, all their deaths in the routes made me cry. Sometimes I felt closer to the side characters rather than the love interests. Not that it is a bad thing. I bloody loved the relationship between Jurien and Garlan. It was so cute and man do I want to be best friends with the two. I would've loved a Garlan route, but I love his love for Jurien so much that I could probably never play it lol. Annice is an absolute darling and I wish we got to know more of her as a person. I loved that we got to know the truth behind the doll's dress too. Parfait is an absolute darling too. I loved her so much. Even though she was weak and hurting, it never really showed. She always put everyone else before herself and I admired that. Personally, I would've loved to learn more about her relationship with the MC's mother. And now my favorite of them all is Delora. Her death hit me the hardest. I think the friendship between her and the MC was beautiful and there is so much to her than you initially think. I really really adore her.
Overall, this is my thoughts on the characters/routes. ^/////^