However, for my opinion, last patch accelerated relationships too much. I don't really care about trans friend, but mom and son got along very close during last episode, while were on the quite average level in the previous patch.
I only played version 0.6, and while I don't remember feeling quite the same I can see your perspective. At the same time, it could be that this was intentional, as the mom calls her friend in distress at the end because she feels she has overstepped her 'normal' bounds with her son. Idk, I could be wrong tho.
Anyway, I have to say I really liked this VN. Maybe not because it is 'the best' or anything, but the atmosphere and all the girls really impressed me. The mom is really nice to you, and the way Frida comes across as a bit goofy was really cute IMO, just to name a few. Renders are nice, story is not too heavy. Just overall I thought this was an almost 'wholesome' experience, as strange as it is to put it like that with this kind of game. Really looking forward to where this is going. Great work so far!