Who Can Define Popularity?
the confrontation scenes are the episodes that cut me so deeply to the point of just sobbing and reflecting on who i am, what i deal with, and my flaws. And i really hated Yujin, only to realize that i saw myself in her—coz I also went thru those phases of trying to belong or seek attention by being a hero or the cool troublemaker when being a golden child didn't work. So excited for her lmao, spoilers but like the growth in her makes it more satisfying to read because the only bastard here is the stalker whom I don't even wanna learn more about. but really, the characters and their struggles are so relatable. and the way they cope, especially like Daun's cousin and Yujin who are pretty much "cancelled" if ever show that they will have to live with their mistakes and confront those theyve hurt while also just moving forward to be better people.
Hidamari ga Kikoeru
I was purged of all my emotions. I was barely getting thru most of the chapters because of the circumstance, certain character "flaws", and the reality being depicted. Bottomline for me is that disability is taken by those experiencing nd witnissing it differently, even those belonging in either groups. Either not unfortunate enough or too warped into the world you're from (privilege/discrimination). I can really feel how much the author poured into this story to make sure that it's not black white nor generalized. Even the person who is "unbiased" tend to get ahead of himself or those who have been suffering so much become uhmm unhearing to those who love them and do stuff in order to make a safe space with them
You Make It Too Easy