I would agree that improving the early game and what is already here, should take priority over adding more content. I do hope that the capital, and exploring all of the isle isn't the 'end' of the game, but I understand there's limits of how you can keep the story going. I just like the game and hope for more content beyond what is here. More furry awakenings, different tribes discovered in nearby isles, or...whatever. But that's for the future, for now, focusing on the cast, with marigold getting more attention and so on, that makes sense.
I do agree with some of the comments, that Marigold SLOWLY being coaxed to like Eirik more, with each situation that happens, that makes sense for her personality. As much as harems are fun, I like it more when they are realistic, and her slowly coming around to us would be nice and feel better for the story as a whole.