They dev is an amazing writer and I can’t wait for more.
I think the problem with the VN genre is it appeals to people who want to live a fantasy where they can enjoy idyllic romances in the safety of a harem full of women who look good but lack agency and personality. When I look back at the games I used to play back in 2003, we have come a long long long way. At least with western writers.
All those otaku types were ready to launch pitchfork mobs at any author who dared break the mould and make a non-virgin heroine. It was super controversial.
I think a woman who’s slept with a lot of guys before she started dating you isn’t a slut or whore or whatever. I think what matters more is taking a hard look at WHY she slept with that many people.
If she’s got ongoing issues where she needs sex to feel loved/validated and she has to constantly get it, then that’s a problem. Even if she doesn’t cheat on you she’ll be needy and if you’re more independently minded that’s gonna be an emotional drain.
See: Louise.
If she just fucked around because she liked sex and wanted to try it with different people I think that’s fine. Guys do it too. We can’t expect women to be chaste virgins while we want to go around having all kinds of experiences. We’re more alike with women than we think.
All that matters to me is if the girl who fucked 30+ partners is capable of being independent, kept clean so I don’t catch anything and isn’t reckless enough to randomly get pregnant and keep it when she isn’t ready.
A woman who has self respect, healthy boundaries and a solid set of ethics can fuck whoever she wants and I’d still be down for her.