I know this has been reported, however; the skip button is not functional. I would consider this a game-breaking bug, as it is an essential feature in a visual novel.
I loved the first game, though the characters in the game seem to lack dimension. Most of the characters have more layers than being 'quirky', 'grumpy', 'good-person', but difficult get the full scope of their character without sacrificing time with others. If this were a traditional romance game (not that it has to be!), that would be okay. Ultimately, I do think the game is worth the price, as the production value is high. The skipping needs to be fixed before I recommend a purchase.