I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but I was shocked by how good this is. The Ascentower and Amai Mahou Shoujo lineage is clear here, but it also really steps things up. It's varied and has depth without being overwhelmingly complex- although serious RPG fans might find it too easy. The narrative is a bit of an excuse plot, but the game is really fun, and the presentation is solid.
It seems to be a pretty long game; I finished up to the end of the second chapter. I have mixed feelings about the gacha mechanics, but it does lean into them in a tongue-in-cheek way. There's some jam game jankiness- some of the UI is clunky, and the art is a mix of very different styles, but the scope and polish had me going "how did you do this in a month?!"
Finally, where did you find music with lyrics? That's an instant +10 to production value right there.