:)
Even though the game isn't over... that was BEAUTIFUL... Wow.
My biggest model in terms of Game Development is Shadow of the Colossus. That's because it showed me that sometimes, it's not about what's the story. It's how about how you show it. How you express it. How people feel it.
And this game right there really nailed it man... :'). Right from the title screen, you already get butterflies in your stomach, thinking about someone which is special to YOU. When the Main character talks about his regrets and how he missed her, with the presentation and the way he's expressing his feelings, it makes you miss her to. You want her back as much as he does. You're already connected to the story XD.
It goes without saying but, your art-style. Your music. Your atmosphere.
In one word.
"GOLD".
Congrats man! :)