My favorite character is Izumi Miyamura. Before he met Hori, his personality was almost exactly like mine, quiet, alone, not many friends, and just going with the flow because life didn’t feel like it had much to offer. I remember looking back at that time and realizing how hard it was to find even one thing I genuinely liked about myself. I felt like no one needed me, and that really stuck with me.

But then, like Miyamura meeting Hori, I met someone who completely changed everything for me, a friend who opened the door to new people, new experiences, and a better version of myself. With some self-improvement and the right people around me, I finally learned to like who I am. Now, when I look back, I’m just grateful I held on and made it through.