A little rant up ahead:
I revisited this story out of nostalgia, only to wonder how I ever liked it. Kyouta is the worst—he bullied, harassed, assaulted, pulled her hair, led her on while sleeping around with other girls, and acted like a misogynistic jerk. His so-called “tragic past” was the weakest excuse: blaming his teacher’s behavior and his mother’s affair (after enduring an abusive marriage. And I know cheating is bad, but the hurt this woman faced, both physical and emotional with that monster of a husband of hers, I think it was only natural she would turn away towards someone that treats her better.) doesn’t justify treating women like trash.
Even as a “boyfriend,” he constantly pressured the FL into sexual situations, let random girls stay over, gave them his clothes, and was almost ridiculously friendly with other girls right in front of her. He even treated his mother—who fought for his custody and genuinely loved him—terribly. If he can’t respect his own mother, how could he respect his girlfriend?
Honestly, I’m disappointed in myself for ever liking this. Leaving this note here as a reminder never to reread it.（/TДT)/
I’m so upset.
The mom and Ken suffered too much, yet they were incredible, standing by the MC even when the world was against him, never blaming him despite everything.
In contrast, I couldn’t stand the guy’s son, absolutely despicable! And the MC’s sister was upsetting too; with her brother on trial for murder and her mother's life ruined and clearly in need of some support at least from her daughter, all said daughter cared about was her social life. I’m glad everything settled in the end, but the journey was still so upsetting.
