I see a lot of people sad about the couples "not ending up together" but that's what it's all about-- an encounter, a dream, that these women need as they feel they are lacking in certain parts of their lives. The encounter serves as a happy and memorable dream and gives them that little push to love themselves/feel excitement in their lives again. Of course, we can "dream" that they somehow find ways to reconnect and live on happily ever after, but I do love the way it's presented as a one chance encounter-- sometimes that's just how life is after all.
Can I just talk about his parents? Like, obviously we don't know the specifics of their circumstances yet (but we will soon I assume), so this is just my personal take on what we do know so far. Also, I'm self inserting a lot since I know exactly how Hananoi feels so...
I find them incredibly selfish. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure they're amazing and good people-- they're volunteer doctors in impoverished countries! They're goddamn saints. But if you know your work will take you away from family, why have a child at such a time? It broke my heart when we saw Hananoi cutting up his parents photos and not include the kids they're with. I'd be pasting my own photo in the parents picture just to feel like I do have family. His grandmother raised him, yes, and he wanted for nothing; but if I were him, I'd be hurting and thinking "Why are my parents taking care of another kid instead of staying with me?" It sounds selfish-- 'Your parents are saving and helping others!'-- but doesn't a child have a right to be a bit selfish in wanting their parents attention? I'm sure they love Saki, but to a child growing up, that sort of abandonment can fuck them up for good. It's just great that Hananoi has been able to bounce back thanks to Hotaru.











I... I cannot wrap my head around this level of stupidity. Sigh.
Welp. Now we'll see just how far he'll go to sate his netori fetish. I really fucking hope he doesn't rape her.