Too bad you decided to drop Corona, Skyfall. As shallow as it may be I find myself enjoying the story in a more, let's say, simpler level. SLG parts are fun, the whole nakama theme is cliche yet appealing to my shounen soul, character interactions are fun (Murial's
Serious Breaker was just hilarious) and there's some drama / tragedy mixed in to spice things up just a tiny bit.
Currently in Muriel's path in Corona's route and already looking forward to whatever will go wrong this time
Really, lots of patience is a must to play this game.
Got the endings for the side characters. Kaname's rather unexpected considering her personality and I can see why you like her so much. Asuka's was just ok. Kumi's was just...
amazing 
. Akane's was one I really liked along with Anastasia's / Eri's.