アスペル・カノジョ 6 [Asper Kanojo 6] by Sohachi Hagimoto
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It's fascinating to see that she seems to be getting a better handle on herself, taking all these tiny wins and beginning to do just a little more than survive, while his depression, even a slight paranoia, takes a turn for the worse.

I mean, let's face it, it was his understanding of all these issues in the first place, his need to not only feel, but act on his compassion, that allowed her into his life. But that also means that he has his own issues, too. They may not ever be as dire as hers, but long-standing clinical depression and social anxiety is nothing to sneeze at.

And, at least, it was never about sizing up either of them. It is always about being the support that each of them needs, and it's frankly quite beautiful.

After putting up that mirror of their own circumstances against another couple who invited them over, and after a rather huge boundary-invasion by the landlord's son, I think they're both navigating things rather well.

On the other hand, casually mentioning a non-joking offer of a suicide pact rather underscores the seriousness of it all. One good year doesn't make up for a lifetime of pain, no, but damn. This manga had hit HARD.

It holds up a really hardcore mirror to reality.


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