This review contains spoilers
TW Rape, Sexual Abuse, Self harm, & Suicide mention
Trauma is so accurately captured in this story... I was kinda blown away.
Towa is the perfect example of how sexual trauma deeply affects individuals, leading them to endanger themselves, self harm, act seemingly apathetic and instinctually push others away. Trauma is UGLY and Towa possesses all of its horrific aspects. He has little to no regard of his own well being. At the beginning of the game, he literally states he doesn't care if he is beaten or raped. He doesn't know how to live without pain, like he's dependent on it (which is also evident in his euphoric episodes).
It all comes crashing down when Towa finally remembers his past. He spirals. Desperate to escape from his own mind and reality, he attempts suicide. He can no longer hide or run from the memories that he was suppressing. It's heartbreaking... but so unnervingly real. The story really resonated with me.
While the game does romanticize some sexual abuse and rape (most BL do), it's a beautiful story of how a damaged individual processes and begins to recover from trauma. Great visuals, great music and cast, an absolute wonderful experience.
Trauma is so accurately captured in this story... I was kinda blown away.
Towa is the perfect example of how sexual trauma deeply affects individuals, leading them to endanger themselves, self harm, act seemingly apathetic and instinctually push others away. Trauma is UGLY and Towa possesses all of its horrific aspects. He has little to no regard of his own well being. At the beginning of the game, he literally states he doesn't care if he is beaten or raped. He doesn't know how to live without pain, like he's dependent on it (which is also evident in his euphoric episodes).
It all comes crashing down when Towa finally remembers his past. He spirals. Desperate to escape from his own mind and reality, he attempts suicide. He can no longer hide or run from the memories that he was suppressing. It's heartbreaking... but so unnervingly real. The story really resonated with me.
While the game does romanticize some sexual abuse and rape (most BL do), it's a beautiful story of how a damaged individual processes and begins to recover from trauma. Great visuals, great music and cast, an absolute wonderful experience.