Aiko's suicide, her "I hope you don't forget me" note and that entire chapter 145 dream sequence made me cry buckets. Didn't think this manga would affect me as much as it did as I hadn't cried until those points, guess the pain was just building up inside and those chapters released the valve. I don't know what to think or what I've learnt, my mind is mush after this, and I'm honestly just incredibly depressed and heartbroken. Maybe as the days go by, I'll be able to make more sense of it all and apply some of its teachings to my own life, but for now I just need time to grieve and think. Best manga I've ever read, despite how it's made me feel.
I'm devastated how it ended for Aiko. Really don't believe she deserved all the hate I've seen spewed here in previous comments. I know she's not a real person, but she reflects real human experience and it struck me deeply. I'm sure I'll reread this again in the future as a second spin will surely reveal new insights, but if I do it too soon I'll probably end up killing myself haha.
I've enjoyed reading all you guys thoughts and interpretations throughout every chapter, I'm sad and also relieved it's finally come to an end. Love you all, thanks for sharing this journey with me!
Oyasumi Punpun and Aiko
