gems

9/10
- tw child abuse, implied suicide
- depression (bipolar disorder)
- mc slowly gets better
- relapses into depression
- ambiguous ending
- bittersweet
- the personification of the 'insects' is vivid and very real

10/10
- political intrigue
- no stupid misunderstandings
- smart and mature characters
- the chibis are so cute when they kiss >x<
- fl and ml keep a healthy balance between prioritising their relationship and their goals
- cold outside but warm inside fl, suave outside but lovesick inside ml
- cute dynamic and bantering :(((((