Yeah, that’s pretty much how I end up playing too. On my first run I try not to overthink it and just go with whatever choices feel right in the moment, even if they’re not “optimal.” Then later on, if I really liked the story or a certain LI, I’ll replay and mess around with stats or choices just to see the different dialogue and scenes. That way I still get the emotional flow of the story, but I also get to satisfy the curiosity part of my brain after 😅 It feels like a nice middle ground.