I don't think anyone's asking for any rape'y options, since it's pretty clear that is not the direction you want to take this game.
but I'll agree a little more assertiveness from the protag wouldn't go a miss.
maybe keep the consent as a requirement the first time any action is performed, but on consecutive sex scenes allow a choice between asking for consent again or taking the lead?
for instance, you can ask her if she wants to make out, or just pull her into a kiss - depending on the stats she'll say yes / go along with it / tell you no. the game already has a 'horny' state for the girls it seems, so maybe that could be a prerequisite - got to get her in the mood first.
of course, idk what your plans are, so if he starts out like that but can evolve into a more assertive personality as the story progresses that could also work.
Regarding the perceived lack of assertiveness from Null, I see it more as someone getting thrown into a desperate situation at the deep end and now has to deal with a complete mess that their life has become.
Keep in mind (and I will be putting key story elements into spoilers) that in one year, Null goes from being:
- An ordinary university student who gets attacked by his professor, who turns out to be an incredibly powerful and dangerous mutant, an act that triggers Null's own mutant powers to manifest.
- He now finds himself a part of a minority that is hated and feared by a lot of the population and now has to switch universities to one akin to a fortress to protect himself and his family.
- Gets belittled by someone who is now his combat tutor (X-23), who continually pushes him and looks down on him.
(Spoilers now)
It's hard for a character to be assertive when all that happens
in their first year.
Honestly surprised he doesn't have PTSD yet, but he's one of the X-men, that'll happen sooner or later.
But on a more serious note, this is just the first chapter of a story. There will be plenty of time for Null to feel more comfortable in his skin and become far more confident.
Which will probably happen if we see the Dark Phoenix storyline.