Quite a unique story coming told from the lens of a boy in the 90s, rural Japan and how he is being bullied for his feminine appearance. I had a hard time watching this at first bcs i just can't deal with bullying in general, esp this much. But the story progresses quickly and mishima who is self-accepting gets to know learn about kirino's own secret realted to their sexuality, and thus a friendship blooms.

I just yearned for this friendship that developed btwn them bcs it has been hard for both of them, and to find a person who can relate, it is just a magical feeling. yet the story continues to showcases the struggles when they are outside their bubble. And then there is Yumeno who falls in love with Mishima but can't quite accept his romantic feelings for a guy. These three vastly different perspective make for such a well-rounded story, a story that explores not only the good and the bad.

The coming out scene for the three of them is propbaly my favourite moment i've seen all year, bcs we really get to see how every parent reacts to this revelation. Mishima's mothe ris accepting, even going as far as to tell hem to leave this down whenever he can, bcs the world has more to offer for him. Loved her, truly a star. Kirino's mom is the complete opposite. She is fully in denial, blaming herself and having a panick attack. Kirino keeps to himself and ultimately he didn't choose to live for himself, but for his family, for his status, and it's unfortunate, but sadly a avery true reality. Yumeno, by the tim his mom finds out, he's still very much struggling, and she is too but it feels like they are this path tgt.

I just feel blessed to have seen this piece bcs it amplified my feelings with regard to compassion, hurt and understanding. Bitter sweet ending, but would do it all over again