While I can fully agree with the story being amazing I have to disagree with the characters. Also you forgot one of the best characters (imo) Dani I really enjoy her character and can't wait to see more. Darci is hit or miss for me sometimes I find her funny and makes me laugh other times I feel like meh (never been much for the Tsundre types sorry if butchered the spelling of that).
I also agree I feel more pulled towards Alyssa over Alice but I feel like that whole dynamic could be really fun so (depending on where they take it)
Also you forgot another amazing character at least imo Daphne I know she don't have a ton of screen time but her fun loving care free attitude is so much fun she is who she is and don't give one shit if people don't like it.
Also all the women from the past but as much as I like them they comparatively don't have as much focus at least in my eyes.
All in all I would personally say I like the story and the characters equally at this moment. It is top 2 in my favorite games which keeps getting longer and longer. I think I am up to like 10 games I am waiting for updates now lmao.
I hope you all had a great weekend