Came from a google search I made in an attempt to jerk off, didn’t end up jerking off, did end up reading the whole thing. I only wish I could write half as good as this

Awww... I love happy endings.

I really like how everyone seems in character. This seems like something that could actually go down in Watamote if it took a curve.

I'm surprised that this had as happy an ending as it did. I thought a story with Tomoko pining after her brother as a balm for loneliness would feature her crashing and burning, but I don't mind this.

This is some of the best fanfiction I've read, and I keep coming back to it.

I love the way it feels like what would happen if you analyzed a twisted, stark version of Watamote. It's cringe, but it adds much more than cringe comedy, by blending it with a sort of surreal melancholy.

The dramatic, thoughtful parts remind me of Asano Inio's works, mainly Oyasumi Punpun.

It's relatable to me, as I feel it takes a gritty look at the depths of Tomoko's insecurities. "Stay Awake" doesn't get too heavy, though, since I think it also incorporates the charm and humor from the show.

Reading this feels like parts of my childhood, as odd as that may sound. The warm, orange evening sun would only last for a couple of hours until dark.

As I basked in its glow, I'd find something new, butterflies blossoming from my stomach at something so comforting and exciting that it feels unreal. However, it is real, and I'd have to imagine that my world would crumble when I inevitably lost it.

Knowing that I'd be left feeling stupid, and my skin feeling cold when the sun had set and that thing was gone, I'd push forward anyway- to shame.

Parts of this story somehow allow me to relive some short, evening paradox that I haven't felt for years. It felt short, but so long I'd remember the feeling forever. It was depressing, but blissful, dirty, but pure.

Not gonna lie, I'm loving this shit. Gonna binge every chapter tonight, most likely.

you piece of shit.
made me cry you fuckface.

thank you.
again, thank you.

I actually can't believe so much time has passed since I read this for the first time. Coming back to this is kind of a trip, some things are not how I remember them but I'll keep this story in my heart as a mix of both. The reason that this is so important to me is because it opened a whole world to me, the world of being able to really enjoy a lot more stories and finding what my preferences are in terms of literary forms, authors and writing style.
I guess what I really want to say is: thank you! Even if you never read this, I am pleasantly surprised to find that I was never mistaken about my first judgement of this story (and how can I be, it's awesome!)
Take care, and I hope you are doing well after all this time!

-Lovely Reader

I loved it dude it was great one of the best stories I read

This was a pretty good story if I do say so myself.

Well paced and decently written from beginning to end.

While I was expecting it to end unhappily I'm pleasantly surprised that they got their happy ending.

I started crying ever five minutes. Beautifully made, it wasn't slutty like all the other brother X sister fanfics. I LOVED IT

MY ENOTIONS! HUUUUURRRRRRGGGGGGGGGG. But honestly, really well done with fleshed out characters and realistic reasoning.

Very nicely written and beautiful. The characters' mental conflicts are exceptionally portrayed!

Great story also don't touch raspberries

I really love the story till the last chapter. I don't like it at all.