BOOOOOOO HISSSSSSSSS
This could only be called the Worst First Date Ever! For a person who was already struggling with his identity such as Katekyo, this was truly nightmarish...Somehow this was so much worse than what I expected, but also...I'm crying because Lara's sentiments are SO accurate (sadly). I think that a lot of people do feel that way; they just don't voice them nearly as brazenly (most of them...) Seeing Katekyo struggle so much with Lara's words, knowing that he was ALREADY struggling before that point, was very heartbreaking to watch!
The music is well-chosen, and it fits the tone of each scene. (The menu animation was great, even better than in Out of the Suitcase!) The art is GORGEOUS, and I loved the vibrantly chosen colors and the expressions (Katekyo's increasingly flustered faces were, while upsetting, also very adorable). The composition and colors of the cafe scene were on point, with the sprite and background melding perfectly together. The highlight was definitely the animated sequence at the end during Katekyo's breakdown, before he discovers the website! The combination of hand-drawn illustrations/rotating pictures really gave weight to the depths of Katekyo's despair!
Although this is a prequel, it's a self-contained story with a satisfying arc! Though Katekyo hasn't quite processed his identity at this point, he's on a good path. However, I also think that this drops quite a few interesting tidbits that might be explored in the full Namida game, and I'm looking forward to seeing the continuation of Katekyo's story!
Overall - great game, and great ace rep!!!!