100% my interpretation as well, yet it’s indisputable that Naota is vastly underpositioned for the role of world savior. But the coming of age narrative is so

100% my interpretation as well, yet it’s indisputable that Naota is vastly underpositioned for the role of world savior. But the coming of age narrative is so poignant it actually rounds the corner of touching and heart sickness. I actually found Eri’s story (the girl who was the daughter of the mayor) in episode 3 of the original series to be the most compelling. You love to see a character where you absolutely know what they must be feeling but they are clearly trying to meet some social standard of behavior (see “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf”).