: Yuuhi's reaction—throwing his chains into the air—serves as a symbolic breaking of his mental shackles, allowing him to finally move forward as a more whole person. Community Perspectives
: This chapter/episode is widely praised for its handling of Yuuhi's trauma. After his grandfather passes away, Yuuhi refuses to follow the trope of "forgiving an abuser" just because they are dying. Instead, he acknowledges his grandfather's terrible behavior while still saying a proper, complicated farewell. Hoshi no Samidare 18
Readers and viewers often cite this sequence as one of the strongest in the series for its maturity and realism. Hoshi no Samidare 18
Before & After Photos
