Some stories don't just fade away after you finish them; instead, they leave a heavy, lingering aftertaste, echoing in your mind long after the final page. Manga artist Takahashi Shin's "Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet" is definitely one of those.
Recently, a Japanese netizen on X (formerly Twitter) shared their first experience with "Saikano" in the current Reiwa era, utterly devastated by its impact. They posted a desperate plea: "Can anyone save me? Please, I really need help."
The cry for help quickly drew responses from other netizens, but instead of offering comfort, they delivered a brutally unanimous verdict: "No hope."
One user bluntly replied, "There's no saving you. Just savor the happiness of being able to live your everyday life today." Another chimed in, "No hope... No one can save you..." Some offered a grim sort of solace, laced with the weight of shared experience: "Don't worry, everyone who's read it has already had their heart shattered."
In a way, this has become a "collective trauma" among readers. Far from pulling the original poster back from the brink, the community began recommending even more works guaranteed to further shatter their soul.
One netizen commented, "I read it a long time ago, so the details are a bit fuzzy, but I totally get that post-read feeling. As an old-timer, I can guarantee that time heals all wounds. To help you happily forget, I recommend 'Hoshi no Oujo' and 'Bokurano: Ours.'" Clearly, they're just trying to push them from one emotional abyss into another.
For those who haven't yet delved into "Saikano," this thread serves as a gentle warning: it's best to approach it with ample psychological readiness, rather than casually picking it up unprepared. As for those who've already finished it, there's probably only one answer: there's no saving you, but hey, you're not alone! QQ