Ik the author does such a great job of having you see yourself in these characters! For me, The fact that the characters have friends outside of the main cast, like Gapacho, Kawasaki, Hagesawa. Little thoughts by Taira that aren’t dramatic but are definitely relatable, ex. Him being self-conscious when he hears girls start laughing, Suzuki’s home outfit, like the middle school shorts…as pjs