Case 1: Hatano Shuuhou.
The man perpetually behind the veil. Arishima's fascination with the man was infectious, and it didnt help that we will never confirm the true self behind 'Hatano Shuuhou'.

I hated Arishima, did not look favourably with his relationship with Rin, yet sympathised with the depth of the pit he had dug throughout the years. The bathroom scene resonated with a similar life event months ago.
Loved Rin's character arc, that she decides to take a step out despite finding it difficult, to reconcile with pre-existent beliefs.

Case 2: Everything is Sour with Spencer.
Honestly, my first case, and the case whose intro made me determined to see the VN to the end.
But SPENCER, oh my lords. I will read Case 2 again, if not for that blasted ' my boy ' man.
The off color humour really broke immersion.. and took away from the well fought moment that was Midsummers' Night. One more modern reference, and ill flip the table. Intro = Ending >> MIDDLE.
Best scene? Olivia captivated by Shakespeare in the streets.

Case 3: FUN, WE NEEDED THIS
Sumomo, Kanna and Scrap Hunter banter is the only patch of sunshine available. (Disregard SS-Arashiyama.)
Ending is a bit cheesy, but totally deservedd
Loved the atmosphere of 2061 and the corn reference

Case 0: A bit draggy at the end.
Was entertaining theories of mass human extinction, cloning and corn-full dreams.
Loved Kaito and Yonagi's first meeting and later interactions, and CONSENT!!
Part 1 > everything else tbh

Forced drama in part 2 is unwelcome, and made me doubt everything Kaito says in later parts.
She was vvvvv clear in stating her thought, you eejit URGH.
Though Kaito's reasons for going mid side is vv sympathetic, ahem childhood hardships + trauma.

Because of this, major SIDE EYE towards Kaito Yonagi romance.
How much of this is Kaito assuming what Yonagi wants without actually listening to her? Before having great regret after the fact??? I dont care if he goes kaboom; his suffering does not seem equivalent :/

Prof and the late game plot twist feels shoved in, though slightly foreshadowed in parts 1 and 2. Would prefer a more organic introduction in earlier parts.

Loved Yonagi's writing process and how she integrates parts of her past and current life into what she writes. Though it does feel a little repetitive as we have visited such content before, the meta links are very much worth investigating

All in all, excellent music and presentation, 8/10

Case 3's (the first story) transition into case 1 was kind of abrupt.... but the story was rather heartwarming, can't wait to keep playing through the rest of the stories