Thank you for taking the time to write this! I’m glad the fisherman’s advice landed after you’d just learned when to let go of the reel. I really like your description of the pond keeping the conversation private.
The short-cast feedback makes sense. Having the game keep saying to wait for a bite while the retrieve control is tucked away in the page instructions makes that situation confusing. A retrieve hint beside the waiting prompt would help.
The tension feedback is helpful too. Knowing you were watching the diamond gives me a clearer picture of where the cue needs to reach you. A small response on the line itself sounds worth exploring.
Carrying Auto between spirit conversations also makes sense, especially once you’ve chosen how you want to read the dialogue. I like your suggestion of keeping the goodbye as a deliberate button press.
Thanks for playing!