After finally rereading this manga and wondering if I should ship Nozomi and Shino or if I should just look at them like they’re family, I have decided that I will not decide and continue this cycle of feeling happiness, sadness and anger.
That’s pretty much the best way to enjoy this series. And it is enjoyable—well-written, solid art, well-developed characters, nice blend of humor and mostly low-key slice-of-life drama.
But going all-in on a ship of any kind has never seemed like a wise emotional investment, and still doesn’t.