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Good posts, and good job being open-minded enough to try a "cringe" VN. You're right that you should find companionship; no man is an island, as they say, even the stoic ones. But it's never too late to look, and even a wider social network can help displace that loneliness, whether you find a romantic partner or just other companions.
Try not to let this change keep you down. Take the lessons to heart and do what Shizune would do - make a plan of action to improve your quality of life and work hard. Even if it were Lilly you were after, she would push you to find a way to make it happen.
Thanks for posting. Feel free to post updates or more thoughts on the game, when you feel willing to do so.