Re: Trust vs Affection - From my understanding from playing it, the stats have very clear effects that can be deferred from their names. But maybe you can add a quick blurb in the getting to know the inn section of the de facto tutorial? I think the first interaction/choice you have with Rei lets you affect one of the stats. It'd be a natural segue for Rei to explain about building trust and affection with the locals.
Re: Natural vs Rushed - That was my impression as well, which is why I also pointed it out. Namely, it could be seen as part of their character just having a different approach to it. I favour slow burns, so I'm biased on the matter. I do feel like it was a bit mixed on whether it felt like a character trait or felt like an odd pace on the more quick-to-lewd characters. I'd have to replay to point out specifics, but overall it really isn't a big issue. None of what I mentioned are glaring issues. It's more a flavour thing and I of course want the flavour that appeals to me <3
Re: Bad end - I figured the lewd option was bad, after the warning. Yay meta-gaming. But I picked the lewd one to see where it went and I was really impressed with how it played out. Which is why you whetted my appetite for more of it. Players not paying attention to the very clear warning from Rei is not really on you.
Re: Conform vs Breakout - I don't think you need to focus on balancing it as a goal. If anything, you've got a good balance already, in my opinion. I'd love to see more nuances to it. Like a good example, in my opinion as always, is Maria. Centaurs are known for being on the wilder side as barbarians in universe. She maintains a more restrained attitude - but then your first romantic interaction is her unable to contain her desire to kiss you. In that way still sharing similarity to her species and conforming, while also clearly standing apart and being distinct from the stereotype. I think that's really sweet. Both romantically but from a writing perspective as well. It's what makes her an individual rather than a representative of her species. What makes her "Maria" and not "the unusual centaur". Just keep up the good work on this front, you're golden. If anything, play around with the conformity/defiance of expectation/stereotype more <3
And finally, again: thanks for making this! It's really nice and I like it a lot.