this update has cemented my top 5 characters (not necessarily LIs, just characters in general) as of right now, as follows :
1. Fiona (because strong & beautiful irish redheads are my weakness. they just are)
2. Shizuka (i love her bubbly personality. she's been doing her best to embrace her new self with the help of MC & her struggle isn't something to be taken lightly)
3. Asami (with all she's been through, she's stronger than everyone combined. a good mother, beautiful woman & a warrior inside out)
4. Amy (she just reminds me of someone i personally know. hardworking, easygoing yet sexually frustrated due to lack of partner & not-so-pleasant past. but overall a good friend & person)
5. Jamila (a loving & caring mother MC never had)
Yeah, I think you're pretty spot on with your rating there, but I differ slightly when it comes to Fiona and Amy though. But it's been a while since the MC has interacted with Fiona and her family though, so I won't judge her too harshly. As for Amy, she was a kinda "meh" person to me for quite a while, but has improved as the story has progressed, and definitely an interesting character, for sure. But the problem is that the interactions with her has been fewer, so the story and relationship between the MC and her, hasn't had the space to develop as much as some of the other characters. With that being said, if I had to pick between Fiona and Amy, I would pick Amy, as I generally prefer brunettes. But so far, we've seen more of Fiona, and I like the redhead family too, but not as preference thing, if that makes sense. But I absolutely agree with you on Jamila and Shizuka, two of my most favorite characters, despite the snuggle bug being a bit of a perv, surprisingly. And Asami has something very attractive about her too, I think it's that warm, loving, beautiful smile of hers. Another fave of mine is Mila, because she's a "good girl", and the headpat scene was funny. And despite maybe not being the prettiest girl in the cast, there's just something about Mila, in my opinion.