Complicated relationships.
Again it reminds me... "Our parents don't know what's best for us, they want what's best for us based on what they've lived and learned. But who knows what is good for us is ourselves because we are individual beings, different from them".
Sad about the way the guilt consumed Haru. (Not only her) I don't have the ability to understand that feeling. It was obvious that Tougo had something for .Natsumi (Not necessarily love, at least not at first) But with the pressure of their parents, he eventually gave in. It is also important to point out the way they treated Natsumi. Unfortunately it is not uncommon to see parents diminishing children who are not as they want them to be. (It's almost that "If you don't have the same ideals as me or don't follow what I say, you don't deserve anything").
Hard... The guilt of having fallen in love with Natsumi and on the other side the pain for having fallen in love with Tougo.
Haru, what I felt for her was not pity. I just wanted to comfort her heart. But she was selfish having those thoughts.
In the end, both had to overcome their fears and doubts. Having to decide what's best for them without having the worry of hurting anyone. A delicate story that deserves your recognition.
Haru No Noroi