Thank you so much!
I was trying to portray it as an abusive/toxic relationship! The cat trying to flatter you, ensure you that you're all it needs, that you're perfect, basically lovebombing you, and saying it'll die without you -- it shows in the ending especially how manipulative the cat really is, so you got it right!
It's not the same for everyone, but going through all the torture was mostly to prepare people for having to get to the 'endgame' endings -- ending 36 is the first one and even after everything that happened, it's a tough first step to breaking free from the cat's hold.
I'm glad you've been enjoying the game and its story!