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Going back to Star Trek references, your description reminds me of the purpose of the "The Naked Time" (TOS) and "The Naked Now" (TNG) episodes. Both were to expose some of the characters' inner secrets, motivations, and secrets in an accelerated manner. In this case, it definitely move the character relationships forward in a more believable fashion than most Adult VNs. One of the beauties of fantasy / science fiction. Also reminded of the Buffy episode, "Once More, With Feeling."And the scenes in the prison, with the simulation were fantastic. It took the player completely out of his comfort zone, but to discover each character in a new way, due to their chemically induced memory loss, was quite exciting.
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Finally finished Chapter 8. I have to admit, I was afraid the cliffhanger was going to be more classic (heroes in imminent danger, a deadly predicament). Under spoiler because saying what it is not gives away what it probably is.