...And the comparatively more proactive one of your brothers aside, it seems.

[ Since Todomatsu appears to be the realist who tries to actually fix his problems by getting a job and not running away. ]

I can understand the desire for escapism, but it's never a real fix for anything.

Right...

[ he's like well that used to be true but unfortunately this was seven years ago and i've since given up on everything and am now just coasting aimlessly through my meaningless life as another NEET but IF THE MEMORIES DON'T SHOW YOU THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW ]

...Not convinced?

Mm... I agree with the escapism part.

[ objectively, and in theory. doesn't mean he wouldn't still personally choose to run away from something troublesome when given the option, though at least he has a higher threshold for what he can tolerate. ]

I've definitely made a lot more of an effort than they have, so I guess that's fair.

[ he just... hasn't in a while... ]

. . .

The economy's rough, huh . . .

It's nice you found a decent post to tide you over. I personally quite like drink-making, I'll rank it near the top of professions I've played in places I've worked.