and it carries the bittersweet weight of "Mono no aware"—the beauty of the fleeting and the unattainable.

Some discussions focus on the potential for the characters to move past the trauma, with one user noting the possibility of the girl smiling again and the protagonist supporting her, implying a focus on healing. Fan Content/Edits:

For the 2021 animation, critics note the quality is "pretty stellar" and "visually stimulating," using a mix of traditional and modern manga techniques.

And for once, the distance is gone.