The flashback highlights Kou's long-standing tendency to "go with the flow" and his deep loyalty to Mahiru, contrasting with the more rigid expectations placed on them by the adult world.
Youth, the complexities of friendship, and the desire to escape social pressures. The flashback highlights Kou's long-standing tendency to "go
Instead of attending the school event, the two spend their time together in a "prolonged sleepover" style, engaging in "non-daily" activities like playing video games for hours on end until they complete them. the complexities of friendship
While they enjoy their secret time together, the narrative reveals that Mahiru actually did want to go on the trip, adding a layer of melancholy to their childhood shared rebellion. Context within the Series The flashback highlights Kou's long-standing tendency to "go
