When I was first recommended this manga, the name instantly turned me off. It was long and weird names (I mean seriously, who even names their manga: "I sold my life for 10 000 yen per year" if it's not an isekai). Nevertheless, I find myself here after having read it, giving it a proper review and all. This is genuinely one of the best hidden gems that I have ever read in my life.
The premise of the story is simple yet deeply thought provoking. I mean, who hasn't ever given a thought to their life's worth? It's natural to have these sorts of thoughts after being around for some time, and while the story doesn't give a concrete answer to this question, it does however, point you in the right direction. The three things that increase your life's value are: how much you helped other, how many acheivements you have yet to accomplish and how much happiness that you have yet to experience.
Already, these three statements are enough to have a long thought on one's life, yet what makes this story truly a genius one, is the pure and unadulterated character growth and progression that leaves a massive smile on your face. You see a man with no motivation or future whatsoever learn what it means to live, what it means to love, what it means to be free.
It's short but sweet premise combined with the lovely character progression allows one to reflect on their life choices and try to just be a better person bit by bit. It shows us the ugly truth and tells us that not all is lost. This is a message that I feel quite a few of us need to hear.
All in all, if you are still on the fence about reading this after reading this reveiw, go read it now! Anyyways, this short read is something that I will forevermore continue to recommend to people, even if they aren't fans of manga or anime because it will allow you to reflect on your life choices like never before.
