Well, one thing I wanted to focus on in this story was grey areas of morality and consent. Like, the MC putting his thumb in Nicki's butt over her protests in Chapter One. MC slapping or choking Ashe more/longer than she wanted it. MC coming on Gabby's face after she said not to. Ultimately no real harm is done in these scenarios, but does that make it okay? Likewise, dating Gabby is technically legal, but does that make it right? Now, that said, maybe it turns into something real sooner than later. I wouldn't pass up the sweet, sweet drama of Madison and Ryan learning their daughter is dating an older guy.
But, this is literally day two of them knowing each other, while MC is beginning a business arrangement with Madison. I don't think a little caution is unwarranted.
Personally, I think it makes sense why she approached him as she did. Like, she didn't come to him unnecessarily flattering him or making goo-goo eyes. She watched cartoons with him until he told her he needed to go to bed, at which point she got to the uncomfortable task of asking for help. I don't think anyone likes asking their friends for money. Especially not an obscene amount of money.
But, I like that it can be read multiple ways. Was she beating around the bush because she was buttering him up, or because she was afraid to broach the subject? Did she dress up to entice him, or was it because he'd begun getting his life together (exercising, moving into a new place) and she didn't want to show up looking like a sack of potatoes? Did she not tell him she knew about his windfall because she was giving him the chance to tell her himself, or was it for some more nefarious reason?
It's kind of the crux of why that initial moral decision matters, I guess. Are you someone who'd give a friend the benefit of the doubt when presented with her story, or immediately jump to the worst conclusion?
Ack, you're right - I'll fix that for the next release, so it doesn't advance automatically. Thanks for the heads up!
Maybe I have kind of an outdated view of what a proper "harem" ending is. As an anime dork from way back, most of the harem anime/manga I consumed ended with the protagonist having narrowed his options down to one or two girls, and either marrying one, or ending things in a love triangle. Also, please note I said I don't know if you'll be able to end with a harem - I didn't say yes or no. I'm not being coy - I know how some girls' stories end, and others I need to explore a bit, before I decide on their endings.
But, I don't see a reality where you can end the game with Madison and Gabby both happily fucking you, alongside a half-dozen other girls. Nor do I see a love-path Gabby being okay with you sleeping with other girls. But, if you have her on the corruption path? Maybe!
And I think "worst thing ever" is putting it a bit harshly.
This would be the worst thing ever.
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