That's my point thought...
Sandra told Maddie to go for it and didn't involve the MC in the conversation or decision at all. She should really have told both. Obviously he could reject her or not go for it, but being a harem game that's not the point.
Personally though I felt like shit making a move on Maddie, only to find out after that it was Sandra's idea. The fact Sandra didn't tell the MC before hand to go for it is what felt manipulative for me.
It's the same with VonVon, you take action and find out after it was Sandra's idea or she was ok. Why can't she tell you up front hey, I spoke with VonVon and I'm ok with what she wants. Or I spoke with VonVon and she has a nice surprise for you, go for it.
I hated what they were doing with Alice and pushing her and stealing shirts etc. Actually I don't know I didn't like, but it's also fun and cute her stealing the shirts. maybe I really hate that I didn't hate it, nevertheless, I liked that they finally sat down with the MC and spoke to him about it and he could make the choice to go after her or not. Sandra should have done that with Maddie and VonVon as well. Talk to him.
As much as I love the game and what you're doing, I'm going to have to disagree and stick to thinking it was manipulative. Maybe not really in a bad way. And I was probably a bit too harsh on saying I don't really like her. I do, I'm just annoyed with her.
Ulitmately though
Killer7 I still love your game and trust you to keep doing it right even if there are small things (and this is really a small thing) I'm not perfectly happy with. I'm happy to be in the minority on this. I've seen enough in the game and your responses to know you're not going to mess it up and whatever you do will awesome.