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It greatly shows the effect of trauma on someone, and how it causes them to prevent others similar to their abusers in any way to get close.

I find it ridiculous most reviews believe Aikawa is “boring” and has no personality, as the story progresses she is shown to really care about the people around her, and open up more. One of Daiske and Aiikawa’s first moments of bonding was through a song they both liked, so saying she has no character obviously means whoever is saying it has no reading comprehension, and is probably misogynistic.

The scenes of Aiikawa being raped were ... absolutely heartbreaking, I’m glad it was illustrated in such a way to provoke nothing but disgust and sorrow. It made her feel human, that she was broken. It proved that she truly did have her innocence stolen away. Despite knowing she had an abortion, and a one year old kid who she had to give up, Daisuke loves her anyway. He never wanted Ibuse, because men love the thrill of the chase, the pain of trying to get someone to look at them the same way they look at who they love. Love is never supposed to be one-sided.

For the ending, I can understand how it isn’t likable because it’s very open-ended. I believe that’s what honestly makes it the perfect ending for the story, I wouldn’t be satisfied if it showed the two old together, I’m glad it’s up to interpretation. I took it as, the fact they can admit their relationship could end, that someone better could come along, is just proof they’re meant to be. They accept their own flaws, and still want to love eachother. My only true gripe here is, sometimes the pacing felt odd. The scene where Aiikawa gets pinned to the wall by some weirdo who’s obsessed with her just feels like an excuse to have Daisuke come and save the day, right before the end and also as a means to make Aiikawa appear weak again. Having someone like Ibuse stand up for her there would’ve been a lot more impactful. It would’ve shown character growth instead of character repression.

Accepting your imperfections is the first step to loving yourself, and you must accept yourself for another to love you, and truly heal you.