ngl i almost teared up at the latest chapter. dealing with loss and grief, and feeling like you're just floating by with nowhere to seek solace, not having any emotional support - it all feels too familiar. natsuki is so young too, i understand how lost he probably feels. alba not hesitating to tell him that he'll probably be on his own immediately after he turns eighteen will definitely be an emotional punch on its own. i never understood how family members could be so distanced from eo.