@monoreposo
I find Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shite shimatta and "Bakarina" endearing, so I'm not against an idiot for a lead character. It can definitely have its charm. However, I need to feel I can trust that SOMEONE knows what they're doing, you know- like the author.
As you said, many of the characters seem overly similar/bland. And the author seems to be introducing some other darker element that has changed- but it's slow to develop and somewhat confusing. Frankly, just seems overcomplicated.
I just feel like this story would be SO much better if tweaked somewhat. Personally, nothing so frustrating as seeing how something could actually be good rather than acceptable eye-candy/cliff-hanger bait. As Long as You Like It (As you like it, margrave) is in that later category for me. Love me some eye candy with this lady's knight and Margrave. That's basically all that's keeping me going at this point.
Sorry, not sorry for having you feel my pain. #miserylovescompany