oh my daysss same. i got the neutral route first then i found there was a lane route and immediately ran for the hills to start over! and needless to say, i fell even harder for him. very proud of myself for doing his route because you learn so much more about him and some of the things hes been through which very much shaped him into the lane we see now.
im very intrigued to learn more about some of the things he faced growing up because he only touches on a few things briefly while alluding to other things such as possible physical abuse(?) and toxic parents.
and yes! speaking about that particular line. it really struck me because it comes off as an indication for depressive behaviours/symptoms. as in, what if this job and what he does (or lack thereof most of the time) is all he believes he can do? its very easy for people who are depressed to get into a stalemate. how he is psychological interests me a lot esp as someone who is studying psych. and it makes me wonder about his interests. as in, what does he enjoy? what did he ever dream about doing? because im sure it wasnt working at a grocery store like this.
YOU GET ITTTT and YOU GET ME!!! the way he perked up so quick over being called a "good boy" had me swinging my legs back n forth in my chair. and yes!!!!! i love my pathetic loser men. my favourite type honestly.