Well, I read through the last 2 chapters with the paywall down, and man, that was a ride.
! I'm honestly surprised that as many people ended up alive as they did. I thought for sure Asahina was gonna bite it, and maybe Hagakure, too.
! also I realized Monobear's identity as soon as I saw those fingernails. Slightly disappointed that it was really that simple, and that no one ever brought up in-game that "the mastermind cannot be one of us here because they must be controlling monobear in the room". it seemed like an easy way to point towards "mastermind is an unaccounted-for student".
! I also wanted a bit more of a confirmed happy ending, especially since the "most despair-inducing event" seemed so far-fetched and absurd. People just all got depair and wore monobear masks and ended the world? that's bullshit and I know it. So I wanted to see at least a Portal 2-esque ending, with them walking out into a green field or something. but I guess that wouldn't have enough DESPAIR, would it?
overall, this was a great experience, and thanks to everyone who helped convey the Lets Play. I'm usually not too keen on visual novels, but this one seemed really interesting and clever. (would've worked just as well as a novel imo but whatever)