The story is poorly thought out. Description is "about appreciating the little things in life" but story ends up conveying the opposite. mc tries and fails to appreciate the little things, and instead relies on her very close friend (a very big thing in life). As someone struggling with lack of friends, this game honestly made me feel defeated.
Genuinely, I'm sorry for the way the game made you feel. My intention was to depict depression in a realistic way that I hoped would resonate with others, which is that just positive thinking by yourself will not always be enough, and that others can help remind you of the good things in life.
I myself have struggled through a period of my life friendless as well, so I understand how you feel, and I'm sorry the game reminded you of that. Simply not liking the game would be one thing, and many people dont, but coming out worse from it is an experience I didn't anticipate and if I could rewrite the ending, I would. Wishing you the best and hope that you'll find joy in your own way.