Whatever I write here - the new episode as good as ever. Everything I write here is just, like, my opinion, man.
It felt unnecessary (or unusually) long, even if a lot happened. Probably because the audience complained how fast the story is and demanded more.
As for me, I'm fine with how it used to be. I don't need this to be longer, since it doesn't have an actual gameplay like any repeatable activities - just straightforward storytelling. Though I'd love to see something interactive like 'dressing' and 'sex on demand' modes - why not?
Through the character of Nighthawk the author tells us how long it takes for an artist to create a piece of art, and mere moments for an audience to assess it. True, that's just how things are.
I hope BK won't push too much just to make playthrough longer: the atmosphere was already conveyed quite well through the surroundings, there is no need for an option like 'check that shelf with VHS and books' with the additional text that comes with it.
Overall, it was OK episode for me. I'm not very interested in girls that are into subcultures. Hannah I like the most: she appears to be an arrogant bitch while actually being an involved artist; her demeanor along with the recurring situation of her being covered in cum when she explicitly told MC not to do so is hilarious and arousing. Max... well, is Max.
As for Helen - for me she's no more than a willing slut. There is nothing interesting about her yet. Nothing, save for boring story about her relationship with stepmother and her travels.
P.S. I predict that the experiment in the gonzo genre will change everything in the next episode. A sudden, explosive interest to the Titty Trio?