Absolute masterclass on world building even only within the first chapter. Immediately drawn to the raw and tangible characters and the immensely in touch portrayal of abuse, poverty, and death. Not a single dull moment + amazing art (reminds me of British comics. Big, chunky feet, intentional lining) love it
+ ch 29 we're still early on but i wish some things were explored more and not put aside. where is his mom and why is that end still unresolved? there was a chunk after his surgery where she was just never mentioned and then shes put in care outside of the main narrative. i found his financial struggles while dealing with a mentally ill parent figure much more emotionally immersive than whatever is going on w kumiko. the story is delving on the socioeconomic tension going on in the background which is interesting.
In a faraway future, Earth is shrouded in thick, heavy clouds. The sun no longer shines upon it. A world in which most plants have withered away and oxygen levels have been depleted. However, humanity has managed to survive by developing the technology needed to turn people into plants, producing a small amount of oxygen. To live as a human being in an uncertain world, or to abandon one's own suffering and embark on a new life as a plant? People are forced to make a choice.
ch 5 - actually really interesting?? earth’s plant life died and now seeds are placed in dying humans to recreate oxygen but the mc can HEAR the human consciousness remain in the plants, just put a seed inside himself