i realized that i have the exact same problems playing shmups as i do when i play rhythm games: i simply do not blink. i cannot blink, i'm just very very focused and then my eyes get so dry i end up moving them in weird ways and blinking more than if i blinked normally so i'm perpetually in this loop where i can't pay attention while trying to pay attention it's so messed up

this is the most beautiful game ever made