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I enjoy this manga; it is undoubtedly a slice-of-life school manga. The solitary protagonist lives through the mundane school life, with a dash of comedy and the author's reflections serving as seasoning. The protagonist is a loner, and those similar to him will likely find much to resonate with. For those troubled by interpersonal relationships, as depicted in the manga, they may find some inspiration from the protagonist.

In today's era, people generally prefer works with explosive moments or twisted plots. When I was reading this manga, I realized that I unconsciously expected some dramatic developments, like the protagonist achieving significant accomplishments or falling in love. ... However, I overlooked the fact that even in ordinary life, there are many beauties hidden within. Life is never short of beauty; what's missing is only the eyes to see it and the heart to feel it.

From the ending, the author's depiction of interpersonal relationships is quite restrained, just as the characters in the manga maintain a proper distance from each other. There's a line from the protagonist's graduation speech that I think is very well said, and I'll use it to conclude: "You don't need 100 friends! If you are going to be led by the nose, it is better to have none! Please learn to cherish yourself first. Otherwise, you cannot cherish others. Being yourself means to be your own greatest ally."