I have to admit, I hate them with a burning passion. I used to be really hooked on them when I was younger but then I released I could just buy a game and play the whole thing without any interruptions.
I think the LIs' designs are more important to me - it's what I'll be looking at for most of the game, after all! Although I still care about the MC :)
I am playing Reine des Fleurs! I really wanted to play it for a long time because it looked so beautiful. I am half-way through the game and while the plot isn't always the best, I'm still having a good time :)