I'm not a fun of NTR myself, but maybe someday.
Nice... No NTR is a huge plus personally. Or if there is going to be NTR at-least make it preventable so players have it as an option.
So far I am liking the concept of the game and the dark creepy mysterious feel of the game. The first part while still inside the post apocalyptic version of the MC's house was quite fun. Kept expecting something to jump out of the darkness but the lack of cheap jumpscares was refreshing and it maintained the high tension of the situation the main character was stuck in all the way till the end until you escape.
Also judging from the other posts in the thread it seems you are well aware of how grindy the game is right now and are attempting to put in more substance to replace repetition and long travel which in my opinion would be a great improvement. Unless you are already considering it, I would suggest to add some kind of fast travel system to get to important locations once the player has already reached them.
Love the Artwork, and as much of the story that I have seen so far. Was waiting for the shopkeeper bug to get fixed so I can finally start grinding some levels and get back to it. Good luck and keep up the good work.