I like Totori's design better than Meruru's too. Actually, out of all three, Totori's is probably my favourite due to dress colour palette. But I think Meruru in general has some better character designs than Totori (which were already fine in general). Like, Gino has a better design here, and Lias isn't bad to look at.
Anyway, I'm enjoying Totori a lot more than I did Rorona. It isn't as strict with regards to time stuff, so I feel like I can get more done in general. Plus the plat seems easier to attain. Wonder if Merururuuuuu is similar in that respect.
I love Totori's outfit! It's really cute. Actually, everything about Totori is cute.
I completely agree about the character designs too. Most of the outfits are much prettier in Meruru. I also enjoy the music more in Meruru.
I loved Rorona, but I also enjoyed Totori a lot more. It felt so liberating not being tied to a three month schedule to get assignments in. I did have to pay more attention to time though so it took a while to get used to counting the time blocks and making sure I made the most of the day before leaving an area. It was also great that you could raise friendship just adventuring with people (up to 60 if I remember). Constantly checking them for quests in Rorona got to be a little annoying. And all the general playability improvements like handing in requests from the container and stuff.
Rorona to Totori are almost like totally different games. Like a generational leap. Totori to Meruru isn't that drastic.
I have no idea about trophies though. I don't care about them and never pay attention.