Talk:Hanako Ikezawa/@comment-179.214.14.226-20141028200626

Wow I just finished her route with the good ending. I must say that it was really mind blowing. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one that felt like that, but through the whole gameplay I was in love with her personality. Mainly because she reminded me so much of myself - apart from the scars.

This game accomplished something I did not really think was even possible. It made me get so absorbed into the story, that I felt like Hanako was a real person, and that the events taking place in the game were happening in real life. Not only that, but the plot was also really good, and very strong emotionally. I liked how the ending was happy and kind of sad at the same time. The soundtrack also helped create the game's atmosphere. In the end, I think it was the only game apart from "To The Moon" that actually made me feel really sad - and happy - at times. Actually that's the one thing that bugs me about this game. It was so good and compelling, that it just feels wrong for it to be so short.

I'm not sure if anyone can relate to this, but playing this game - her route specifically - made me change a little as a person. I learnt not to judge a book by its cover and that people with disabilities are just like the rest of us. I also regained some of my will to live. I've been battling depression for over a year now, and a beautiful story such as this one is really heartwarming.

Just on a side note, the end of the game really reminded me of a quote from Pablo Neruda, I think you guys will feel the same.

“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand, so intimate that when I fall asleep your eyes close.”