They are pretty complete and not exactly wedged in for extra sex scenes, but it feels like the writer added them in for a longer screen time with the exception of maybe Shirokuma. Pretty masterfully done if I can say it as their routes show Kawano from being a complete asshole to a lesser asshole. The heroines especially Aya and Sakura is very well done and they their routes explain most of the mysteries in the novel itself. I don't doubt that many readers will be able to connect to him in the ways a normal person would as youth itself was confusing for Kawano and the loneliness that he felt for the most of his life due to his circumstances is very tragic.
Despite all those misgivings, Kawano's story is heartfelt and his role in the story as an outlet of revenge is very endearing. His also no bullshit type of attitude on many things can add some great humor, but I couldn't help, but feel that his sexual harassment towards the girls and their acceptance or nonchalance of his harassment kind of broke the realism of the story despite the fact that all his friends have some sort screw loose in their head. He used to be just a crazy asshole, but he became a more tame asshole as he realizes that he isn't the only one alone. What makes Kawano very fun to look at is his progression as a character, especially in Aya's route. His past is well, very shit and he himself admits that he is a loner wherever he goes. There are reasons for him being an asshole and they are pretty plausible. I don't doubt that some readers might really hate Kawano for being an absolute prick, but as I keep on reading, I couldn't help but feel that Kawano is a very endearing character. The MC, Kawano Hatsuyuki is memorable in a negative and positive way.
Of course I can't talk only about the story, but I can't ignore the MC. It's very obvious that the writer did not intend to add those scenes out of necessity, but because of the medium that it is in.
It can go from "I am your girlfriend now" to "I must have sex with you" the very minute. Also the sex scenes are really really shit. Hatsuyuki Sakura reads much like a book because of its chapter based elements and routes other than Aya and Sakura don't really add much to the story. However one of its weak points that I would have to say is probably not really a fault of the writer, but the medium that it was in. This game does a very good job on the show not tell aspect and that's why I adore it so much. A lot of the plot elements in this game, because they are simple, the reader is able to make and understand inferences. I actually commend the writer for making being able to make such a great story without the use of much theatrics or crazy drama. Revenge, love, friendship.The story is also very easy understand with no plot twists or anything of that sort. The fairy tale elements in the story also adds to the themes in this game. From the prologue to the exodus, there is always something hidden in between for the reader to figure out and it gets told in such a endearing fashion that it is hard to dislike this game. Many of the faults and problems that the protagonist has is really no fault of his own and many times, out of his control. Hatsuyuki Sakura is ultimately a novel that is very akin to a greek tragedy.
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