I really prefer this dynamic in these otome-isekai stories. Sure, the world’s from a game, but life isn’t ABOUT pre-determined routes- most of the time, they make it very clear the characters have some sort of agency in these stories, yet so often the MC herp-derps their way trying to destroy “flags” that have usually been subverted by the first interaction. I’m sooooo glad this manga takes this into account- it makes the story MUCH more engaging.