I know this is like a pretty revered game by the few eng speakers that have played this so I had some hesitancy going into it. I went into this especially blind aside from knowing it was a go-at-your-own pace game. I really did take my time because my entire playthrough spanned 10 months to the day, with my play time clocking at 12.5 hours lol.

At first, like maybe for the second in-game week, I was missing a couple key items that really opened up the map. During those days I was kinda losing interest so I looked up how to progress in one area. There is so much to do, or rather miss, in this game. And that's the point, the game expects you to make your own memories with what is available. There is a lot to be learned game-wise that can really change up future playthroughs, leading to different experiences person to person.

As for the actual themes, reasoning, and aim of the game; it was fun, pleasant, and bittersweet at times. It got me pretty emotional on some days, be it empty, at ease, curious, or happy. The characters, their stories, and their interactions make this game special. It's all really delicate. By that I don't mean like "vulnerable," although I wouldn't completely exclude that either. It's like, you can make a friend by bonding over something insignificant. Regardless, that friendship can become something meaningful. This is just as true the other way around. Inversely, the littlest actions from those you cherish can result in a big impact. It doesn't take much to have or give influence, especially at a young age. Especially when surrounded by welcoming people.