Againure

Man, I knew they were hinting to it at the end of vol 1, but getting confirmation in vol 2 that Shoya was meaning to kill himself made me really sad 💔 And speaking of balancing darker and lighthearted themes, the way his mother found out and was begging him to promise not to do it otherwise she burns the money he left her, and he says he won't do it, and then she ACCIDENTALLY BURNS THE MONEY ANYWAY 😭😭 I feel like "lightening the mood" during a scene where a mother finds out her son is suicidal has to be a very difficult task since it is a heavy topic, but it's done very well here I think.

Oh and I'm really glad he's making new friends who seem to be less absolutely horrible! Because fuck those other guys.

I also LOVE that Shoko starts the manga by monologing that she hates him. She shouldn't see him again after years and be like "Waow there is that guy who tormented me, I bet he's cool now :3". At least he's showing her it instead, with his actions. And I feel like she's getting more personality bit by bit too besides "deaf and kind"!!