I am new to this forum and to Katawa Shoujo in general. I have just finished playing the game for the first time, and I have to say that I loved it. I chose Emi's route, and I got the good ending. I was very happy with the outcome, and I felt that Emi and Hisao had a genuine and healthy relationship.
I have read that some people prefer the bad ending over the good ending, and that they think that it is more realistic and satisfying. I am curious about the reasons for this preference, and whether it makes any difference in terms of the message or the theme of the game. I have also read that some people think that the bad ending is not really a bad ending, but a neutral or a bittersweet ending. I am wondering what are the criteria for defining a good or a bad ending, and how they apply to Emi's route.