Neuvillette or Columbina?

AR60 Returning player, currently guaranteed after losing 50/50 on Varessa.

I’m debating between Columbina vs saving for Neuvillette. My goal is just being able to finish the abyss with 2 stars or more each floor.

I don’t have Furina (only Kazuha + Xilonen) and no Nod-Krai characters.

From a meta perspective, which is the better pull? And who’s a good Furina replacement for abyss teams?