I really appreciate the constructive criticism, thanks. While I won't "correct" everything you've mentioned, it's not because I haven't considered it.
A couple of counterarguments:
- Karin Base Sprite - This is the most consistency I'm willing to sacrifice for the sake of getting certain scenes and effects in the game (the other one being Asuka, but to a slightly lesser degree), and... spoiler alert for v0.2: it is not permanent. That said, even though I'm working with mixed source art, I'm trying my best to make everything consistent, to a point I edit almost every image I use.
- The Story - The pacing will change a bit, but the game's going to remain near the border between VN and Nukige. I'm going to add game play elements, which should affect the player experience in a positive way, and the story will obviously get more complex with time. The current version is an intro.
I made some progress with v0.2, by the way. You can expect some fixes to the current content (typos mentioned in PMs - thanks for that; backgrounds for some sex scenes; the heaviest censorship will be removed - the game won't ever be fully uncensored, though), a simple money management will be added (it will be affected by the in-game choices), and players will be able to make their first decisions.
Cheers!