Got the letter score tonight! Game overed to 1st phase of Glow Squid.
If I increase my risk tolerance in a couple of spots and learn scoring routes for the last 2 stages I'll be in the range of a C-D score (I've already had a couple of runs that were >9m going into stage 6) but for now I'm going to settle for this because it was driving me a bit mad. Time for a break
Thanks CStar! As someone that doesn't have experience scoring it was more difficult than I anticipated.
I really enjoy Wild Snail, while there are a few areas that are made more tricky due to his bomb and piercing shot, I find the need for increased precision really satisfying.
I've already begun some light practice again. This game is too fun to put down.