You're correct. This project is highly prescriptive by design, and it's a good point to consider for anyone on the fence about downloading the game.
If a lack of player agency and meaningful decision-making is a deal breaker for someone scrolling through these comments, then Perfect Pitch might not be for you.
If you're open to an experience where the author attempts to create rich, meaningful, and hopefully organic experiences between characters in an interesting way, then this could be worth your time.
At any rate, thanks for the opportunity to clarify this point about my game.