Update:

Some quick notes on what I've been working on. I finally got in a decent amount of programming! I set up some skeleton framework for NPC dialogue and hotspots for the players to search. Most of the "programming" is really just planning. Visual Novel Maker was probably never intended to be used for a point and click adventure game. As such everything is running as a sort of Rube Goldberg machine of flags and switches. It's a very time intensive and delicate process to ensure that everything fires off properly. That being said, the current chapter is coming along nicely, despite it being the most complex.

Additional updates:

I've written a lot more character dialogue. 
The character artist has completed more sprites. 
We did an upgrade to our backup cloud servers.

Characters

Alright, updates complete! Now please allow me to introduce you to a few characters you will meet.

Ra

This cutie is Ra. Barely out of college, and she already owns and operates her own Ramen stand. Honestly, it's a bit hard to believe that such a pure and innocent girl even exists in this city.

Max

Max is a security guard around the city. I say "around" because he's a literal rent-a-cop who works everywhere. He seems nice enough, maybe even boring, but there's more to Max once you get to know him.

Wanda

He we have Wanda. She works at the lady's gym... as a bouncer. There are always weirdos trying to creep on the ladies there. She enjoys kickboxing in her free time. Ask her about her metal arm. I dare you.

Crafter

Here we have Crafter. He's a pillar of the community, and he will always remind you of that. His camera shop has been around for as long as anyone can remember, and its existence adds a sense of legitimacy to an otherwise derelict area. They say he has eyes and ears everywhere.

These are just a few characters you'll run into. There are many more to show off in future updates.

Any questions? Comments?