I've done the first 4 chapters up to this point. The story isn't really original, and the storytelling has holes in it, but unlike most VNs the focus is on the story and the lewd scenes are secondary. Even more importantly the characters feel organic as does the entry into the lewd scenes, which is most definitely not like the majority of VNs. There's a degree of verisimilitude in the relationships which is almost totally absent from some games, and there's no need for every single girl to randomly fall moaning onto the MC's dick. That alone differentiates this game from the average. There's things to like and dislike about each character, just like real life, without having to draw up characters by category (smart one, stupid one, funny one, popular one etc) and because of that the game is very engaging despite some story weaknesses. It is so refreshing to step outside of the VN stereotypes for how the MC approaches relationships and sex even if some of the standard elements are there, that for that reason alone the game would be worth playing. Add to that the the characters are mostly likeable and interesting, and that the story is engaging and has scope to be really interesting if the tale is told well, that the game is absolutely worth playing. The strength in this game is the approach to the people, and if you value that then you're really going to like this game. The writing is better in some other games, tbh, although it's really not bad here either, but there are less than a handful of games that capture the essence of relationships as well as this game does. Play and enjoy.
Oh, as an afterthought, for those who like pop culture references this game is absolutely littered with them. As soon as you see the Tommy Tutone reference at the beginning you know what this game is going to be like in that respect. It may even be a little bit excessive, actually, but for those who love this kind of thing then playing "spot the reference" is going to be a whole separate game in and of itself for you.
Oh, as an afterthought, for those who like pop culture references this game is absolutely littered with them. As soon as you see the Tommy Tutone reference at the beginning you know what this game is going to be like in that respect. It may even be a little bit excessive, actually, but for those who love this kind of thing then playing "spot the reference" is going to be a whole separate game in and of itself for you.