Yeah, sadly it seems like they have to meet these deadlines whether they like it or not, since TPCi has a schedule for merch/games/tcg/anime/etc and the games need to follow with it so everything isn't delayed. I feel really bad for the devs, they probably work such long hours to get this stuff done... x_x
and yes the kitty is so cute omgg! She better not become bipedal, unless she becomes elegant fufu. I think I'm going Scarlet, just love that name ~