Regarding sandbox mode:

So I just wanted to clarify some of the reasons I've decided to add this additional game mode. I've recently gained a proper grip on ren'py and believe I've learned enough python code to implement a simple sandbox that's separate from the main story. It was becoming increasingly clear that people are paying me a monthly subscription for very little content. Sandbox mode will allow me to make use of repetitive assets to speed up the delivery of content. While story mode still remains my main focus, sandbox mode will allow me to explore some of the more casual elements of the guest house. Do you want to just take a break from the action and get to know the girls? You can do that. Do you want to enjoy some intimate moments with the character you love? You can do that. I may even consider integrating story mode and sandbox mode at some point, but for now it's definitely an experimental feature that has to be accessed from the main menu. I'm going to release 0.2.1 and see what everyone thinks. Once I've got some feedback, I'll know the best route to take.

I'm so excited to see all the new patrons and followers on itch! The game is being downloaded by thousands of users right now and I'm super motivated. I just spent the last 12 hours implementing a sandbox feature that will allow players to walk around the Guest House and interact with the girls in each of their rooms. This feature is removed from the main story, but will be an excellent way to entertain yourself once you've completed it. Since the game is only an hour long, I imagine many users will make good use of this feature. Hopefully everyone is okay with me implementing additional features and experimenting with the gameplay a bit. I'm on a creative streak and I don't want to let this inspiration go to waste.