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This was such a sweet, introspective story! Everything about it seems a bit magical and otherworldly, from the framing of the CG, to the design of the UI, to the backing track. The writing feels so realistic, really fitting how a 14 year old might talk to themselves (and, from a personal perspective, it was also very nostalgic, haha! I could really visualize the setting and background "Daisy" came from!) The framing of the story - Daisy looking into a "mirror" and reflecting on their identity - is so clever as well!

The art is gorgeous. I love the way the the magic mirrors "frame" the sprite. The rest of the background is also drawn relatively desaturated/drawn with light hues, which perfectly frames the fully saturated sprite. The composition is very clever! It perfectly puts the sprite in full focus while also creating a somewhat magical/otherworldly air!

I love how Daisy's name is written not in the top left, but the bottom right - with a dash in front. It really makes it look like this isn't a typical VN setup, but a diary entry instead - as if "Daisy" is writing all of her thoughts and musings about their identity in their diary. I also love how the name changes as "Daisy" is evaluating all of their options - wondering what name suits them the best (until they finally find the answer!)

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Overall, I loved the message of this story and the journey that Cosmo goes on! How they accept that they even though they used to be one way, as they grew up they changed, and now they want to choose who they want to be. I really liked seeing "Daisy" stumble through figuring out their identity, before landing on a name that suits them - "Cosmo." Although for Cosmo, the name has celestial origins, I also think it's very clever how Cosmo also refers to a different flower - a flower that's like a daisy, but not quite! It suits the character and the story perfectly!

Really good work!! Great job to the entire team :)