A lovely VN, which might be a bit of an odd thing to say given how dark it is. The art style is unique and really gives this VN its own voice. The writing is great as well, especially the way the Investigator talks. Intellectual and a bit antiquated, like he's Sherlock Holmes or something. At its core, this is a story of a skeptic forced to confront what he could never have imagined. In that sense, it's satisfying to watch him continue to take a logical approach to the whole thing. I can tell the whole thing is laden with metaphors, but other than the hunger being for companionship (which might be a bit obvious), I'm not sure what to make of the fact that the creatures seem to be propped up on puppet strings or popsicle sticks. Or that they appear to be the victims mentioned at the start of the story (made apparent by the comparison of the snail to a child). I suppose it's open to interpretation, but either way I can tell this is a smart VN with a lot of thought put into its themes. There's a lot that's relatable about the Investigator, mainly how he longs for love yet feels as if it does not belong to him. Overall, a great and profound VN that left me thinking. (also why am I not surprised that this VN ended in vore?)