The main character may have made it out alive but it's definitely still tragic. Be that as it may, it's something that I would like to re-read in the future. The plot draws you in, the characters are likeable and none are so easily divided into black or white. Some people have expressed dismay towards the art style but I believe that is just a matter of personal preference as I quite liked it. Don't be fooled by the cover art though. The contents look a bit different (which is all to the better).
Hiiro no Isu