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** "Hikaru" is ripe for discussion. Is he truly benevolent and just has a bad case of BlueAndOrangeMorality? Is he more malevolent than he lets on? Are his feelings for Yoshiki genuine, or simply [[spoiler: an imprint from the ''original'' Hikaru's dying thoughts]]? Furthermore, Chapter 13's discussion of Donald Davidson's "Swampman" thought experiment [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Davidson_(philosopher)]] raises the question of whether "Hikaru" should be even considered a separate person from the original Hikaru.
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** "Hikaru" is ripe for discussion. Is he truly benevolent and just has a bad case of BlueAndOrangeMorality? Is he more malevolent than he lets on? Are his feelings for Yoshiki genuine, or simply [[spoiler: an imprint from the ''original'' Hikaru's dying thoughts]]? Furthermore, Chapter 13's discussion of Donald Davidson's "Swampman" thought experiment [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Davidson_(philosopher)]] org/wiki/Donald_Davidson_(philosopher) Donald Davidson's "Swampman" thought experiment]] raises the question of whether "Hikaru" should be even considered a separate person from the original Hikaru.
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*** This scene and the entirety of the story retroactively becomes even more tragic with the revelation that [[spoiler: ''Yoshiki'' found Hikaru's corpse in the woods]] and that he's had to live with that knowledge for six months before the start of the story.
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** "Hikaru's" breakdown in Chapters 6 and 7 over Yoshiki beginning to reject him. He [[BodyHorror visibly begins to fall apart physically and emotionally]], revealing his [[EldritchAbomination true form]] before pinning Yoshiki to the ground and seemingly [[spoiler: forcing some sort of MindMeld onto him.]] Yoshiki's panic and the [[DoesNotKnowHisOwnStrength ease with which "Hikaru" bruised his arm by grabbing it]] only adds to the nightmarish atmosphere of the scene.
*** Worsened a few chapters later with one reveal- the bruises are getting ''worse'' following [[spoiler: "Hikaru" entering Yoshiki's body and mind]]...
*** Worsened a few chapters later with one reveal- the bruises are getting ''worse'' following [[spoiler: "Hikaru" entering Yoshiki's body and mind]]...
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** After several relatively calm and heartwarming chapters, Chapter 15 brings back the NightmareFuel in spades. Namely, a suspicious Asako corners "Hikaru" and begins to question him, leading to [[spoiler: "Hikaru" doing... something to her that makes her fall unconscious.]] When confronted by Yoshiki, "Hikaru" eerily calmly confirms that he planned to [[spoiler: kill her]], leading to a full show of his BlueAndOrangeMorality in which he states that he doesn't see much of a difference between life and death and the only reason he won't kill Yoshiki is that he [[{{Yandere}} likes him.]] Needless to say, Yoshiki vomiting from stress and fear is an understandable reaction.
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** Equally squicky is the second time, during which "Hikaru" [[spoiler: puts some of ''himself'' inside Yoshiki.]] Yoshiki's mix of disgust, fear and pleasure at the experience makes the scene ''very'' uncomfortable.
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** Equally squicky is the second time, during which "Hikaru" [[spoiler: puts some of ''himself'' inside Yoshiki.]] Yoshiki's mix of disgust, fear and pleasure at the experience makes the scene ''very'' uncomfortable.uncomfortable.
* {{Tearjerker}}:
** Yoshiki's state in Chapter 1- curling up and sobbing quietly in his bed out of grief over Hikaru while his mother unknowingly calls him down for breakfast. His numb demeanor and relative lack of reaction to "Hikaru" can be taken as sheer shell shock over losing his only friend.
** Yoshiki's entire life falls into this category with the more that's revealed. He's [[AllOfTheOtherReindeer a frequent target of gossip in the small town he lives in]] due to his parents' unstable marriage, he is a closeted teenager in an implicitly conservative/homophobic area (with the original Hikaru [[InnocentBigot innocently referring to a gay villager as "sick"]] before being corrected), and his one friend dies only to be replaced by an EldritchAbomination [[spoiler: that is seemingly drawing more dangerous spirits towards Yoshiki and his family.]] To say that his status as TheEeyore is earned is an understatement.
* {{Tearjerker}}:
** Yoshiki's state in Chapter 1- curling up and sobbing quietly in his bed out of grief over Hikaru while his mother unknowingly calls him down for breakfast. His numb demeanor and relative lack of reaction to "Hikaru" can be taken as sheer shell shock over losing his only friend.
** Yoshiki's entire life falls into this category with the more that's revealed. He's [[AllOfTheOtherReindeer a frequent target of gossip in the small town he lives in]] due to his parents' unstable marriage, he is a closeted teenager in an implicitly conservative/homophobic area (with the original Hikaru [[InnocentBigot innocently referring to a gay villager as "sick"]] before being corrected), and his one friend dies only to be replaced by an EldritchAbomination [[spoiler: that is seemingly drawing more dangerous spirits towards Yoshiki and his family.]] To say that his status as TheEeyore is earned is an understatement.
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** Yoshiki putting his hand inside "Hikaru's" chest. He describes the texture of whatever's inside of him as "cold" and like raw chicken. It doesn't help that [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything "Hikaru" seems to physically enjoy it]], blushing and saying that it feels good.
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** Yoshiki putting his hand inside "Hikaru's" chest. He describes the texture of whatever's inside of him as "cold" and like raw chicken. It doesn't help that [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything "Hikaru" seems to physically enjoy it]], blushing and saying that it feels good.good.
** Equally squicky is the second time, during which "Hikaru" [[spoiler: puts some of ''himself'' inside Yoshiki.]] Yoshiki's mix of disgust, fear and pleasure at the experience makes the scene ''very'' uncomfortable.
** Equally squicky is the second time, during which "Hikaru" [[spoiler: puts some of ''himself'' inside Yoshiki.]] Yoshiki's mix of disgust, fear and pleasure at the experience makes the scene ''very'' uncomfortable.
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation:
** "Hikaru" is ripe for discussion. Is he truly benevolent and just has a bad case of BlueAndOrangeMorality? Is he more malevolent than he lets on? Are his feelings for Yoshiki genuine, or simply [[spoiler: an imprint from the ''original'' Hikaru's dying thoughts]]? Furthermore, Chapter 13's discussion of Donald Davidson's "Swampman" thought experiment [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Davidson_(philosopher)]] raises the question of whether "Hikaru" should be even considered a separate person from the original Hikaru.
** "Hikaru" is ripe for discussion. Is he truly benevolent and just has a bad case of BlueAndOrangeMorality? Is he more malevolent than he lets on? Are his feelings for Yoshiki genuine, or simply [[spoiler: an imprint from the ''original'' Hikaru's dying thoughts]]? Furthermore, Chapter 13's discussion of Donald Davidson's "Swampman" thought experiment [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Davidson_(philosopher)]] raises the question of whether "Hikaru" should be even considered a separate person from the original Hikaru.
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** '''The entire premise''' runs on this- being a normal teenager in a small town and losing your best friend (and unrequited love) is bad enough. But then having him come back as some ''thing'' that immediately threatens to kill you if you reveal the truth [[spoiler: and actively ''attempts'' to kill your classmate for the same reason]]? Nightmarish.
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** '''The entire premise''' runs on this- being a normal teenager in a small town and losing your best friend (and unrequited love) is bad enough. But then having him come back as some ''thing'' that immediately threatens to kill you if you reveal the truth [[spoiler: and actively ''attempts'' to kill your classmate for the same reason]]? Nightmarish.Nightmarish.
* {{Squick}}:
** Yoshiki putting his hand inside "Hikaru's" chest. He describes the texture of whatever's inside of him as "cold" and like raw chicken. It doesn't help that [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything "Hikaru" seems to physically enjoy it]], blushing and saying that it feels good.
* {{Squick}}:
** Yoshiki putting his hand inside "Hikaru's" chest. He describes the texture of whatever's inside of him as "cold" and like raw chicken. It doesn't help that [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything "Hikaru" seems to physically enjoy it]], blushing and saying that it feels good.
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* NightmareFuel:
** '''The entire premise''' runs on this- being a normal teenager in a small town and losing your best friend (and unrequited love) is bad enough. But then having him come back as some ''thing'' that immediately threatens to kill you if you reveal the truth [[spoiler: and actively ''attempts'' to kill your classmate for the same reason]]? Nightmarish.
* NightmareFuel:
** '''The entire premise''' runs on this- being a normal teenager in a small town and losing your best friend (and unrequited love) is bad enough. But then having him come back as some ''thing'' that immediately threatens to kill you if you reveal the truth [[spoiler: and actively ''attempts'' to kill your classmate for the same reason]]? Nightmarish.
