If you're socially awkward, you'd relate with Tomoko a lot. on the other hand, if you're sociable, you'd see a more realistic depiction of a person being on the other side and doing their hardest to change themselves. And by hardest doesn't mean what they could or should do, just to the extent of the best they are capable of doing..even though for most of us, we'd think its nothing much..
For one, I'm really impressed at the seiyuu for Tomoko, Izumi Kitta for her excellent portrayal of Tomoko. I'd say she did it perfectly. I feel amazed almost everytime I hear Tomoko speak to others in her small and shaky voice to the people she is not close with.
I'd recommend people to watch this if you want to see a real 'slice-of-life' series.. One without harems and cliche'd happy lives and where optimism could make things better no matter what hardships happen.
