In this page I will be discussing any and all events that happen in the manga, and possible some bits and pieces of the anime, too, since it is generally such a close adaptation of the manga. Read the manga first if you want to, or if you can not be bothered, just read my reviews/summaries.

Such a melancholic manga. It just feels downbeat and kind of sad. But I also really enjoy the hell out of it. I feel like it serves as a great introduction to much of the rest of the manga, and honestly, I am quite exited to see where this ends up going. The art style is so lovely and serene, it just puts me at ease. It calms my soul. I absolutely love it.
(read and written 24/06/2025)

I had forgotten how slow and sad this story was. It beautifully illustrates pictures of melancholia in my brain, and I can not help but wish to read on, and observe what further twists and turns this story takes. I reallt fuck with the way depression is expressed in this work and story, and how it shows how "easy" (it's incredibly fucking hard and painful to do in real life, and requires more support than you could imagine if you do not have experience with severe, long lasting depressive episodes.) it is to somewhat start to break out of the negative spiral of depression. All it takes sometimes is someone lending tou a hand and saying: "hey, let's do something together" and then when you decline, they insist on it. This has happened a handful times in my life, too, and God, how thankful I am to everyone in my life who has helped me in such meaningful fashions. All I wish to do is pass it on in the future.
(read and written 11/02/2026)

I like the slow, hut sure, change from having become aimless in life to having a goal, no matter how hard to reach, or seemingly unattainable it is. I like how he confronts himself and does not justify his bitchy actions with his depression. I like how he grows snd becomes stronger as a person, not because of his depression, but despite it. I really fuck with the portrayal of mental health issues in this story so far.
(read and written 17/02/2026)

I liked where the story went, showing how when you are feeling like absolute ass, taking care of someone else can help you, too. How seeing that someone else relies on you can make you feel more certain of yourself. I also like that slowly bit surely the relationship between rei and his sister gets revealed. I like seeing glimpses into this character that feels so Damm realistic.
(read and written 17/02/2026)