Newcomers, might SPOIL a little so read at your own risk!
Also lots of swearing and unfiltered thoughts <3
Wow, this story is so well written. I can't describe it; I hate and love this story so much. Like, everybody around Chao is fking insane!! His relations make sense (Jane Avery). His interest in the MC makes sense as well because, MC is just as crazy as him. So, it doesn't seem like MC just happened to be naive little victim. Cause MC is just as smart as this dude, she knew the consequences, but she indulged anyway.
The part that makes me sad is Owen. Bro did not deserve any of this. Like, none of it. Holy shit, this man's life is a mess and it's not even his fault. It's the people around him. In ending 3 when we found out that our boy Chao was indeed his momma's murderer. Cool. Expected. Knew he was a piece of shit (in a good way) cause, well, it is a yandere game. I signed up for this. The warnings were there. I knew what I was getting myself into. BUT MAN WAS I TRYING NOT GET MYSELF IN A CHOKEHOLD WHEN THERE WASN'T ANY WAY TO DISCOURAGE CHAO'S ACTIONS LIKE EWUFIHIUR QJKL EWOFKL??? I thought like reporting Chao to police would be the 4th ending and high-key Owen's cashout was valid cause my I was crashing out too 🥀
My ass was eternally screamin 'don't be an idiot, report the dude, you have known this dude for barely a year. Wtf are you doing. This is wrong. I thought you were smarter than this." typa shit. I was actually surprised Owen didn't pounce on her sooner cause I would ✌️✌️
From the way this VN was written I could tell there was no intention of writing a route like that because MC was too infatuated with Chao, it was clearly indicated. But I could still hope for one aight 🙏
Bfr though, just look at this dude's life. His mom is a piece of shit that literally sent a spy to him. This dude was not tryna get caught up in her shit but he does anyway. And that same fking spy kills his mom, like this is so messed up. Also the one person who uncovered the truth with him isn't even on his side and gets murdered by the same dude that killed his mom. UNDERSERVED. This masterpiece really made it hurt in all the right ways I'm sobbin. For me Owen was the true MC I'm sorry.
Overall, hella good story!! The story wasn't only centralized around Chao's needs but others as well! Initially I thought Chao was stalking Owen cause he was jealous but nah he got sent by his mom. Through that he was introduced to MC. This is one of the few stories that actually makes fking sense. Like it's one of the few stories where I feel like I got an opportunity to think. Its storyline didn't seem forced onto me and random. There was obviously a lot of thought went into formatting and structuring (I think I even cackled when i read 'a shiver ran down my vertebrae' smth along the lines. I mean the whole story was Bio oriented and the author's geekiness was leakin and i was there for it 🔥)
THIS WAS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR I SAY AGAIN. A MASTERPIECE
Seriously, thanks for making this. I hope to see more from you in the future :)
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Yes, thank you! The concept of ending 3 and 4 was proceeding despite the dangers, for curiosity and want. Fun fact, LD was originally intended to have 5 endings, where you can leave him. However, there were lots of time constraints, and I thought that having no option to leave Chao strengthens the concept of Ending 3 and 4.
My decision was slightly inspired by the IF Project Hadea. I'm not going to say which character, but at one point, you get a choice to permanently kill one of the LIs. That drastic and painful narrative situation stuck with me for so long! I wanted to evoke a similar feeling.
Owen's trials and tribulations were definitely undeserved, so MC and Chao's actions play into the theme of selfishness that's most apparent in Ending 3. I have an analysis of it on my Tumblr, but if you want me to explain more, feel free to send an ask!
I'm happy to see Owen lovers and different takes on the story! Thank you SO much for your comment and fun feedback! It means a lot to me <3
PS: In another life, I do think MC and Owen can have their own love story together <3