That's a real bummer, but I hope you still find the time and motivation to push through. As someone mentioned, maybe you can even find new team members on this forum.Also wanted to tell you guys that I'm now working entirely solo on the project. I was not able to synchronize with my other two friends due to my time schedule as we live in different countries with a different timezone. and having active communication was a little hard as we are all full-time workers IRL.
I now have to do everything solo from Art, Script, coding, etc along with engaging with the community and more.
I morally don't feel good to open a Patreon on this game but I can't commission or hire people to do stuff for free. i have basic knowledge on building a game on ren'py but am still intermediate on the advanced stuff.
I want to implement so much stuff in my game like the persona 5 confidant system where your dialogues affect affinity with particular characters and probably some mini-game, inventory, and more. But I have no idea how to implement this advanced stuff yet and learning them will take some time. even after me learning the advanced features it would take months to release a new build since I will have to do everything myself.
I've edited and drawn so many scenes for this game which I want to show to you guys! I am always delighted to see you guys replying positively and appreciating the scenes I made for the game, TBH that's the only force that is pushing me to make this project.
Judging from the work you have posted so far and the comments regarding it, I think I can speak in the name of many other users that it would be a real pity if you aborted your remake. Please keep going and take your time.