>It just feels strange to have a story with no... maybe antagonism
>isn't the word but more conflict? Someone I know insists every story
>he writes has to have some degree of conflict and if he can't find one
>he just won't write.

In my opinion, the main conflict is Abhi vs. reality. On some things, reality's winning, on others Abhi looks to be winning as she works to change the world just enough for Teto's happiness. It helps that she has Rin and Gumi as guides.

Peter Eng
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Look up "literary conflict" in your favorite web search. Conflict isn't always about busting heads or bringing out the shooty things.