Aaaah, thanks for your detailed feedback, Chatter!! I'm happy my thought process for designing this game overall gave the vibe you mention! I'm also happy their relationship felt palpable, especially in how they love each other!
(spoilers below)
Honestly, yes, there is something reminding Kissing Snow-White, especially when Arcturus mentions there is no right way to love each other. I'm happy you appreciated Araceli's arc, as she gained confidence thanks to love. I'm also happy this game manages to be a good introduction to My Stardust Lover, although I'm excited to release the whole story (and to show the other aspect of the story brought by Yale).
Haha, the villain and Araceli are opposed exactly because they share the same philosophy? But I can't really spoil, right! And yes, I suppose Yale is going to catch him off-guard haha! (Also, I agree: Noah did an amazing job, I'm really happy with his performance!)
And yes, I wanted the main menu to also be part of the story, and I'm excited about others' theories!!
Thanks and all I know is that Butter enjoyed it, so that's a win!!!!!