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My English is poor, so I translated this comment. I hope there won't be too much ambiguity.
Well, I think most of the story is well-written if you don't consider it part of FVN. First, don't project your character onto the protagonist; most people probably can't. Second, it's undeniable that the protagonist has almost no outstanding qualities, except for his naive and blindly optimistic attitude, which might stem from his lack of social experience. At first glance, I might find his actions repulsive, but his later act of risking his life to save the raccoon redeems this. Perhaps the protagonist is just an unconditionally optimistic and kind "saint," but his willingness to put himself in danger for a complete stranger is arguably a highlight of his character. His earlier greed and lack of vigilance towards two seemingly attractive men who inexplicably pursue him show that he's genuinely optimistic... even foolish, without considering why others like him. Regardless of the reasoning, I think it fits his character perfectly.
Then there's the storyline involving Red Dog and Black Dog, which was indeed unexpected, yet also somewhat logical. My reasons are as follows: First, they don't actually like the protagonist, but they are homosexual, and the many qualities they display to attract him during their pursuit of their goals do indeed draw each other in. Second, and this is my personal interpretation, the two dogs occupy similar positions in this mission, serving different factions. Through their daily interactions, perhaps out of shared misfortune, or perhaps out of mutual respect between powerful individuals, this creates a unique kind of attraction. Of course, I know that given their character development—Red Dog has been involved in politics, and Black Dog has been ravaged by the world—they shouldn't so easily trust or even fall in love with someone as dangerous and a rival as themselves. But what I want to express is that love isn't a rational thing. From a rational perspective, it certainly has many flaws, but rationality cannot give birth to love. Love is sometimes absurd, sudden, and unpredictable. In conclusion, I can still understand this part. Of course, you could say that this part is too abstract and makes readers uncomfortable, which is true. But I suggest not to project your own feelings onto the protagonist. I can't imagine how the protagonist could make someone fall in love with him if he didn't have the debt of saving someone's life. So I think the two dogs getting together can be understood as a dramatic reversal.
Let me talk about some plot points I personally liked. The first route I played was Mert's. From his character route, we know that Red Dog's family is broken. His father often said "good boy" when encouraging young Mert (I think it happened at least twice?). Later in the story, Mert says "good boy" again when he has sex with the protagonist, and during his confession, he even says he could be the protagonist's father. I don't know the original text or if it's just a coincidence, but my interpretation is that although Mert doesn't love the protagonist, he reflects his inner emotions while playing that role. It might stem from his attachment to his father, so he uses his own father-son relationship to compensate for the lack of a father-son relationship, thus making up for his childhood regrets (something like that? Anyway, that's my personal understanding), which echoes his character design. There are also small details like the hair tips of Mert's father turning white in his character art after young Mert grows up, but I won't list them all. (Actually, I've forgotten most of them after a few days, and maybe no one will read them anyway.) In short, these small details really touched me. I think it's very important that the characters' actions are connected to their life background stories.
As for the political issue, I actually think it's alright. I don't think the problem is writing about politics; the problem is writing it poorly. I'm not sensitive to the subject matter. As long as it's well-written and logically coherent, it doesn't matter how you write it.
In conclusion, if you don't read it as a romance novel, it's actually quite unusual, with most of the storylines being quite good. I personally think Idunn's storytelling is strong; the main plot is clear, the supporting characters are well-developed and have attractive character illustrations, and the plot developments are unexpected. For example, the undercover dog and cobra that the protagonist encounters on the island only appear for a few minutes before dying absurdly, yet the author still drew illustrations for them. This development is somewhat abrupt, but not bad. However, it's a pity that I originally thought there would be a depiction of Red Dog in the political arena, which I was very interested in, but it was only briefly mentioned as background information.
Of course, like the protagonist making the villain cry; the protagonist's character development is weak in the early stages; and throughout the ending, he seems to feel hypocritical about the two dogs' actions, I thought he had finally made up his mind to leave, but after the dogs' words of comfort, he has the option to change his mind again (I thought he had grown up, but he's still the same). These logical flaws are undeniable. Aside from these idealized elements, the inexplicable sex scenes within the furry world, and the rushed ending that left many characters undeveloped, I still think it's an excellent and unconventional novel.
The following section will not contain spoilers; it is my reason for recommending the novel.
I believe a good novel isn't defined by its themes, subject matter, or how unconventional it is; as long as it touches you, it's a good work. Among most Master Love games, I'm still happy to play one that aims for serious storytelling, incorporates mini-games, boasts rich character art, and features an unconventional theme. Regardless of the outcome, at least the author attempted to take this step, venturing into areas that may never have been explored before, so I think this courage and dedication are still commendable. In conclusion, I would give it an 8 out of 10, and based on my personal appreciation, I would add 1 point. If you're looking for a romance novel, this might not be suitable for immersing yourself in the plot; but if you need an unconventional novel to pass the time, why not give it a try? I wrote this late last night, so the logic might be a bit lacking. I tried to use relatively mild language in my review, hoping it won't be too offensive.
Please forgive my rudeness, even though my comments contain criticism. I hope you can create even better works in the future.