I agree, if you feel bad about hurting a character it means the game got to you, you are seeing this fictional character as a person not a toy for your amusement.
Anytime Erynn gets in the vicinity of the MC, Emily materializes herself into the room, even in this latest episode where she didn't stop the action she was there.
And even went back a second time despite previous knowledge that her son was making out with Erynn
I also subscribe to your way on how to treat the first time with a girl.
And yeah Ethan needs to go for things with Erynn to kick up a notch.