Established series characters return without race or gender swaps. However, supporting characters Hina Tsukiyono, Akemi, and Sakura feature prominent subplots with explicit lesbian and ambiguously gay framing: Akemi is described as a 'Psycho Lesbian' AI possessive of Hina, blushing at female imagery and eager to see Hina undressed; Sakura shows intense same-sex attraction and horror at Hina's interest in Date; ship tease and love-triangle dynamics emphasize these relationships as focal points.

These elements influence character arcs and interactions beyond incidental diversity. Prior series entries include a gay character and a trans woman bar owner, but this spinoff highlights new non-traditional identity representation in relationships.

No developer DEI statements, Sweet Baby Inc. involvement, localization changes, or pronoun/gender customization appear. Steam reviews and Metacritic show audience-critic gaps driven by length and story quality complaints, not ideology, with no notable 'woke' backlash.