But here is the question
can anyone suggest when (ie line in walkthrough or day/event) is best to either avoid a girl or break-off with her so that you max content but minimise playthroughs (ie instead of a complete start to finish per girl can you misbehave and then Branch (cull out) various girls as you go so you end up with each in a separate path ??
We don't know for sure what the consequences of cheating on Lisa are (** points) or romancing multiple girls. It is probably a bad idea though.
Can probably fool around up to the end of day 3, because that's when ** points are first introduced (after item 51).
There aren't many significant consequences so far though, so can't list specific branch points where the pokemon approach will lead to a bad outcome.
I have three routes: Lisa romance (no cheating), Lisa romance (cheat - max content, future drama), Lisa friends (screw everyone but Lisa).
I'm confident I can hack the variables when things get messy though. It would be safer to have faithful playthroughs for each of the love interests. Look for the first [Girl Path] for whoever you're currently pursuing, avoid ** if it's Lisa and maximise RP with the object of your affections.
Lucky Ren'Py can support scores of saves...