Orchid Reader

@Kenon96 Definitely entertaining, though some adjustments will be necessary for the script. Originally, Yuuki was supposed to host the Thunder Gods, since Tomoki took his role, you'll need to adjust the upcoming future chapter.

@OrchidReader Tomoki since Kuusetsu already gave him the drops when they kissed. Also, I have an idea on what’ll happen when he sees her in his minds-cape. 

@Kenon96 Just realized something, who will host Kuusetsu and the upcoming Thunder Gods?

The skills are original. Though I did take inspiration from other sources. 

@Kenon96 Both skills are good and can help on various situations, but the condition for the skill might be problematic on some events that could happen.
            Astraea's Bulwark: having a defensive skill can be good, especially when added with resistance to abnormal status resistance. Can be a major highlight for long battle or exploration trouble, like an injured or incapacitated allies in the dungeon run with Bell's party against the pass parade as an example. But it might be hard if the target is fighting indirectly, like controlling allies or threatening victims to fight instead.
            Crimson Resolve: a good skill that can go along with Amaryll Astromia, since both skills allows status boost. While AA only boost both strength and speed, CR boost all the status with extra pain resist and stamina burst. During a major battle or even difficult fight, this skill can be a good highlight to overcome harsh challenge. Though the skill cooldown can be a major demerit for sudden battle if Kieran didn't get enough rest. 
            As for which skill, I think Crimson Resolve is a good choice for the current progress, considering on the upcoming episode story, Kieran will be facing against foes that uses overwhelming strength instead of devious tactics on status or dungeon disaster.
            Decisions aside, these skills are quite nice and creative. Are these skills fully original or were there some base references? 

@OrchidReader I’ll take that as a maybe! I’ll just start with Maomao for now. She’s my fav. 

@Kenon96 That's a little difficult. Theoretically, it's possible for you to cross them both together, but you'll need to adjust the characters to match the story.
            Considering the characters in Apothecary Diaries are slightly different from Koihime.
            If you really plan to slip some in, make sure to take it slow and check back on the adjustments to secure a solid ground for the characters. 

@Kenon96 A little difficult to imagine.
            Maybe can be seen at this point of view. Before we consider how they would interact when they met each other, Lili's condition need to be decided first whether she's still in distrust or reformed.
            Distrust: Lyra will decide whether Lili can be trusted or not. Since just like her, Lyra went through various difficulties and harsh events. Once Lyra finish judging her, she can probably give Lili some advice or even tell her to find someone that can help her, considering they're both Pallums that endured harsh difficulties.
            Reformed: After Lili recover from the aftermath of her last tragedy, you can get her to meet Lyra along with Kaede and Momiji or just Lyra herself. The interaction can be a focus of advice for Lili to be a better supporter or maybe some wisdom to help her as a strategist. Though you might want to start off with Lili telling Lyra her life story so she can get a better grasp of what type of person she really is, added with why Lili wanted to reform, Lyra can get a good reason to actually help Lili instead of just giving free advice or hints out of the blue.

Reference or hints that can help.
            Kaguya: Kaguya believed that there are times that they have to decide who to save and who to leave. If you put Kaguya in that upcoming decision of 'left and right', Kieran can help her by taking the other decision to lessen the burden of choice so she won't have to decide who to sacrifice.
            Alise: Alise usually try to put up a cheerful front to keep an optimistic attitude, so if Kieran can help her out by her side, she can start relying on him so she won't crumble from terrible situation. The battle against the Juggernaut can be use as a base reference. Since Alise was prepared for a suicide tactic at the end, a follow up on the climax where Kieran was more determined to have no loss instead with a righteous conviction can open up a route of romantic affection to start. This might test on your sense of originality since Ryuu and Bell showed a huge impact in the anime.
            Lyra: Hardest of the 3. Lyra was originally a nameless child from two Pallum and had to gain everything from scratch, so maybe a focus of compassion between the two might show her what it feels like to have a family in a different standing.

@Kenon96 Another difficult trouble.
            The current possible answer is to probably put the romantic situation on hold, and let the affection of each member grow slowly so it doesn't jump to a confusing route in an instant or cause a personality break.
            Kaguya: Mainly a teacher-student relationship. Kaguya was shown to be a graceful mentor with a slightly unrefined happening, so a situation where the student protect the teacher might be a good stretch to open up for a romantic affection; but slightly cliché; so try to use it only when the opponent they fight against is too difficult to defeat alone.
            Alise: Like a senior and junior relationship. The obvious way for a romantic interest to happen is for the junior to surpass the senior, since Alise has a strong sense of justice, having her survive a battle that test her determination can make a good start.
            Lyra: Looks like a silly sister-brother relationship. Most of the bonding that Lyra had with Kieran is like an older sister teaching her younger brother some lessons of wisdom, so he can overcome upcoming trouble that he might encounter later on, so maybe a trouble that test the heart instead of wisdom can put a twist on the standing.

@Kenon96 True on that view.
            ●Mira showed a strong and hot blooded impression, but have a cute gap that makes her less wild.
            ●Konomi started off with a quirky start, but her cheerful personality and attitude can adapt to a light romantic touch.
            ●Varvara is mostly like a religious believer, as long as the action doesn't tarnish her believe, her hostility are mostly out of worries or jealousy. 
            ●Fubuki mostly shows as a maternal like instinct instead, leaving a steady affection between the two. 
            ●Yakumo might be the hardest as Tomoki might be traumatized with her next upcoming adult affection.
            ●Bell, if upcoming on the list of intimate affection, shows quite a big flag, because she was the first to find out Tomoki's secret and accept him, it was shown how much Tomoki trusted her, along with how he casually greeted her at the assembly, can show a bit of romantic like progress.

@OrchidReader Maybe she can even make a deal with Tomoki saying that she’ll tell him everything about the origin of his powers if he sleeps with her. He rejects the deal, but she constantly teases him until he agrees. Plus, if Tomoki would be intimate with anyone, I’d imagine Mira, Konomi or Varvara.  Not full on intercourse but maybe making out outside of the reward. 

@Kenon96 Honest Point of View. I'm having a hard time picturing Tomoki and Kuusetsu having an intimate situation.
            
            Since there's still too many holes of questions and mysteries around Tomoki's power, maybe you can try to bridge an answer that connects on why he had that power in the first place.
            
            Another possible route; if you want to delay the answer until the big reveal; you can try a passive-aggressive torture, have Kuusetsu try out various teasing tactics that look like it's light or heart warming, but lethal or embarrassing for Tomoki, like how Kyouka gave a lap pillow reward for him and he ended up feeling shy after a few minute.

@Kenon96Since only 2 members were shown up till now.
            How about having Tomoki focus on some chores and uniform patchwork for the members to fill the gap, so the chapter can avoid adding too much characters to the story.

@Kenon96 Thanks for the info, I was wondering around when did Tomoki get adopted to the Wakura.

@OrchidReader Well he got taken when he was five and had to endure four years of hell until he escaped when he was 9. Then he spent a whole year on the run until collapsing in front of the Wakura household.

@Kenon96 Highlights of cruelty done by humans with no heart, along with tragedies of innocent victim.
            Really glad that Tomoki was adopted to the Wakura, cause if Tomoki had to endure his life there until he turn to the current time, not sure if his soul can be considered alive.
            If Tomoki went through some kind of rehabilitation when he escaped, then the 5 year gap that Ren mentioned would make sense.

@OrchidReader No, it’s okay. I appreciate the feedback. 
            
            But concerning Astraea and Freya. I think the Goddess might let her off with a warning since none of the monsters she released hurt anyone. But she warned that if Freya did something that would cause harm to others, she won’t sit back quietly. But naturally, she has to consider the possibility of all out war between their Familias. Astraea would probably keep a close eye on Freya though. 

@Kenon96 Pretty sure Freya will point out the irregular monster to avoid Astraea from suspecting her, though the idea of avoiding suspicion from Astraea is difficult since proof of Freya's charm is shown on the victim. Ishtar could be a suspect as well since she can charm others like Freya, but the effect would show a different result as the charms effect is much weaker then Freya's. If Freya can avoid Astraea from suspecting her, then that is amazing enough, if not, the odds of an upcoming all-out war might come sooner than we think unless an idea to divert the war is placed as a negotiation or as a cease fire.
            
            No pressure for story progress though. Honestly, when Kieran wanted to adventure the dungeon solo, I thought his skill are mainly solo, but turns out, his skills got revealed as a guardian when fighting with trusted allies, if there's some skill that can provoke monsters or maybe an elemental skill that can protect his allies, Kieran might grow as a guardian in the dungeon.

@OrchidReader I kinda figure Freya would avoid telling Astraea all together about her hand in Monsterphilia. Astraea is a goddess of justice after all. To me it would seem kinda weird if she turned a blind eye to Freya. 

@Kenon96 If he did, there's a chance his rage might explode, but after the talk with Kyouka, it could divert to calming himself thinking it's not worth his time.