Am I missing something, or did the camera focus on Azunyan?
One thing I wonder though is, when this topic is covered by the western media, I see things like dating sims (The Guardian) being given specific focus and this one obviously brought up anime. Is the media trying to subtly hint at a scapegoat?
"Building a relationship seems like too much effort. To get her to like me, for me to like her."
I know that feel bro! Oh Arceus I know that feel. Love is a lot of effort. I've only had a close connection with one girl before that I could honestly call love and not lust or a crush. We had grown close as friends over just over a year of seeing each other every day. I ask her out, she turns me down and never speaks to me again. There is no one in the world who I have ever felt like I had such a strong connection with and I do highly doubt that I will again.
Honestly though, I can really understand where that guy is coming from. I mean, even if a girl did like me back (what are the odds?! xD) I honestly feel like I wouldn't be able to financially maintain a relationship. Do I want a relationship? Honestly, while I'm the kind of guy who prefers his solitude, yes, there are times when I really want the emotional side of a relationship; the closeness and the security. It's reading Toradora and seeing the kinetic energy between Ryuji and Taiga that often makes me think about it - sure, where I'm reading they're not a formal couple, but the connection is clearly there; it's that kind of thing that I wan and miss.
However, since leaving university last year, I have become a bit of a recluse and just the idea of going into town and meeting up with friends has become a daunting one.
My opinions on sex? It scares me if I'm honest. Due to my lack of self-esteem I've developed through my teenage life, I now have constant doubts if my body is appealing at all and other things like that.