I think the Dev is actually doing a proxy version of a prologue from all the other Santirosa games. Eventually it maybe go back to where he left off and he'll start with new choices. However thats just a guess.100% a kinetic novel. Choices mean nothing. All choices presented just show a scene or advance you in the game. The "choices" are basically watch the scene or coninue the story.
I am not saying it is a terrible thing,the story is not bad,but it certainly is not a "game" you play...you are just along for the ride in the KINETIC novel.