This game is so polished and pretty! The art direction and retro shojo manga aesthetic are simply top-notch. I adore the animated moments, the CGs, the manga-inspired expressiveness of the sprites, the detailed backgrounds, and the sparkles, roses, and assorted visual effects.
Raika is so good-looking, and I'm not ashamed to say she made my heart go pitter-patter several times. The main character is super likable -- sweet but not a pushover. The other character designs are lovely as well. I have two guesses about the mysterious character's identity. I can't wait to see if I guessed correctly!
I laughed out loud at certain scenes involving chocolate and a kiss (!!!). The moments of terror sprinkled throughout the story are truly thrilling.
I noticed that the menu at the bottom of the screen was sometimes unreadable against certain backgrounds. Apart from that, though, this was a wonderfully well-rounded VN, and I am so excited for the release of the full version!
(Note: Copy-pasting this comment from the Spooktober VN Jam 2023 page.)