>>58101156
>>58101204
Yeah, to continue my theme park analogy, Lillie is the kid you have to encourage to go on the roller coaster, and then you don't even get to sit next to her. Very weird dynamic, even if it's a bit more interesting than most other rival/friend characters.

Another thing that makes SV feel like a proper story is that the MC actually talks with the characters they bond with. They're a character who interacts with people and has something of a personality. They aren't just a mute shell that can only smile and say YES or NO that somehow everyone loves. That also makes a huge difference in how genuine the friendships feel.
>>58101245
>polycule
Based.