Just going off your design breakdown here, I'd lean toward fleshing out the regulars' little stories first. Having the next day pick up from yesterday makes the cafe feel much more like a familiar spot. Location-specific entries can always come later, though that's just my personal preference 🙂 We're currently testing ISECAI, a web-based AI anime academy RPG where you type your own responses to drive the story, and we're also looking closely at how naturally characters carry over past events. Would you be open to trying the opening for free and sharing your first impressions? If you're interested, I can drop the link and a personal invite code right here in the comments—no formal review needed.