yeah for me it depends on the character if I know I like them right away. Some I do , other take time and then there are others I dislike but grow to like later. Yeah I feel you about being able to friendzone earlier or when they can't take a hint I do think it depends on the context however if it is a negative. At least in Michelle's case it was more the MC didn't make a move by kissing her so while she probably thinks the MC isn't interested he never straight up denied her either. So if we get another chance to get on her path it isn't like she didn't get the hint. But if they don't get hint especially when a MC is clear that is when it's a problem.
yes and I don't know if you agree brother but I absolutely love
that we get to pick our girl and start an actual relationship early
and it's an actual boyfriend-girlfriend relationship
none of this Friends with Benefits bullshit
I absolutely hated in other games when they only became our girlfriend at the end and then rolled the credits
and we never get to enjoy an actual relationship
in my opinion, that's when the relationship gets interesting like how they are going to make it work
and I can't wait to see them make it to their wedding day
and having a family and all that