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"All that matters is proving to myself that I am alive
I know that my life has no meaning, and that's why I can do anything"

I don't think any words of my own can encapsulate what this VN goes for, and what makes it so meaningful to me

Mahoyo is not only the greatest technical achievement I've seen in the medium, but also one of the most personal stories I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing

Exploring the sense of self is something that's extremely important to me, and the way this story goes about it is stellar. Every character in the main cast struggles with it in their own way, which on its own are already perfect, but where they shine is in how these struggles collide with each other and give room for growth between them

It's just beautiful, and very much affirming to see laid out this way.

I value media solely depending on how strong of a emotional reaction it gets out of me, and Mahoyo had me crying the hardest I've ever cried in the most mundane of scenarios, which in their mundanity validated how I feel about life and why it's worth it to keep going

I'm rambling at this point but, I just love it a lot
A whole fucking lot
Perfect story, I'm so glad I got to experience it

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022


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