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Originally Posted by F34R

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Yes, both 8man and Yukinon clearly want friends however that's where the similarities stop, for some unknown reason 8man simply cannot get accepted despite his numerous attempts to do so, Yukino on the other hand gets accepted and then betrayed. Hence 8man's is not changing at all and keeping things as they are, and in effect, 'playing it safe'. For Yukino she wants to change things, I guess she doesn't want to live through a facade and wants to be accepted as is, far from playing safe. Admittedly this was what their first conversation was about.

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Regarding why 8man failed in the past at socialising, I wouldn't know. Perhaps it's likely due to his very awkward personality. So, people didn't really want to get close to him. Furthermore, they were younger, and people at that age tend to be mean, less tolerant and more judgemental.
However, right now, the reason why he isn't accepted is due to his own personality and actions. He's even pushed away people who have wanted to get close to him.

As for Yukino, she indeed said she wants to change how things are, but ultimately, she really hasn't changed much, and she's fallen into her bad habits and safety zone as much as 8man has. That's why I said she too keeps her status quo, even if she wants to change.