I really appreciate the feedback! For reference, I was the writer for Yuko's route, and I'll be totally honest, it's my first time writing romance. I won't disagree that it was lackluster! Learning a whole new facet of writing in a just a couple of weeks was fun, but also not something I picked up quite as quickly as I'd like. In the end, had I had unlimited time, I think I could have improved it quite a bit, but it is what it is, really. The detailed feedback on that (while some of it is things I already knew but lacked time or skill to execute) really helps me as a writer, so again, thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed what we had regardless!
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In that case, it was a good attempt for a first time! I myself have been writing (and reading) romance for decades, so it causes me to have certain expectations is all. Thank you for receiving the criticism well though. I admit I'm always a bit worried when leaving brutally honest reviews like that, because I don't want to discourage anyone from creating. On the contrary, I want to encourage them to keep writing so they can continue to grow and improve their craft. Especially when I can see the potential that's there. I think it's important as writers we analyze what worked well versus what we think could be better and sometimes we get so caught up in our own heads we might not realize how it might read to our audience. However my opinions are only that of a single person, I'm certain there's plenty of others out there who loved it as it is and wouldn't change a thing. As the creators, your own opinions are what matters most, because at the end of the day, it's your vision. Take what you learned from working on this project and keep improving your craft. It may not be something you can learn overnight, but keep at it and you will continue to get better with every new experience. Overall, I think this project has a lot of promise and I am looking forward to seeing more of it and Yuko in the future! She is a wonderful character. They all are! You and your team should be proud of all you've accomplished. :)