"ASUKA! OPEN THE DOOR!!! PLEASE! DON'T DO THIS!!!! PLEASE! I... I..." (his voice trails off:) "...I'm sorry. Really. If you want to talk to someone, I'm here. I know how you feel... OPEN THE DAMN DOOR!"
—Shinji, The Child of Love, chapter 5
Superman: A friend of mine many years ago took her own life. Every day was agony, and she decided one day that she knew...knew without question...That she would never have another happy day. And she well...I guess you could say that she checked out early. I understood. I didn't approve. Still don't. But I understood. If you honestly believe, in your heart of hearts, that you will never, ever have another happy day...Then step out into the air. I'll keep my promise and I won't stop you. But if you think there's a chance...no matter how small...That there might be just one more happy day out there...then take my hand.
The woman walks off of the ledge into Superman's arms.
Superman: It'll be all right. You're safe. You're safe.
(Formerly) Suicidal woman: Okay...Okay...Okay
The woman walks off of the ledge into Superman's arms.
Superman: It'll be all right. You're safe. You're safe.
(Formerly) Suicidal woman: Okay...Okay...Okay
— Superman
Yaldabaoth: Do you truly intend to jump?
Girl: Huh!? Who are you!?
Yaldabaoth: My identity is of no consequence. Step away from the roof's edge.
Girl: What's the point!? My existence is worthless! I get poor grades, so I'm a burden to my parents! I spend all this extra time studying to try and make up for it, so all my friends have left me behind! And the boy I like doesn't even know I exist! Why shouldn't I end it all right now!?
Yaldabaoth: Do you truly believe that your loved ones would not be upset by your passing?
Girl: Huh?
Yaldabaoth: You believe you are a burden on your family. But would your death truly come as a relief to them? Do you believe your mother and father are completely without love for you? Were you to die, do you believe they would feel their lives had improved? Or is it more likely that they would be stricken with grief, agonizing over the loss of their daughter, blaming themselves for being failures as parents? Would not your death bring them immeasurable pain?
Girl: I... I don't- I didn't think of it like that.
Yaldabaoth: Leave this rooftop. Return to your family. Take comfort in their love. Your current situation is temporary. Your life will offer many opportunities for change. You may also find it beneficial for you to seek aid from a mental health professional.
Girl: Ok.
Girl: Huh!? Who are you!?
Yaldabaoth: My identity is of no consequence. Step away from the roof's edge.
Girl: What's the point!? My existence is worthless! I get poor grades, so I'm a burden to my parents! I spend all this extra time studying to try and make up for it, so all my friends have left me behind! And the boy I like doesn't even know I exist! Why shouldn't I end it all right now!?
Yaldabaoth: Do you truly believe that your loved ones would not be upset by your passing?
Girl: Huh?
Yaldabaoth: You believe you are a burden on your family. But would your death truly come as a relief to them? Do you believe your mother and father are completely without love for you? Were you to die, do you believe they would feel their lives had improved? Or is it more likely that they would be stricken with grief, agonizing over the loss of their daughter, blaming themselves for being failures as parents? Would not your death bring them immeasurable pain?
Girl: I... I don't- I didn't think of it like that.
Yaldabaoth: Leave this rooftop. Return to your family. Take comfort in their love. Your current situation is temporary. Your life will offer many opportunities for change. You may also find it beneficial for you to seek aid from a mental health professional.
Girl: Ok.
— The Trickster's World, a Persona 5 fanfic
Ryo Aoki: I started off in life with a weak, ugly body that embarrassed me. I worked hard to improve myself, but after all that, I still wasn't happy 'cause no one appreciated who I really was on the inside.
Ichiban Kasuga: That's not true, Young Master. The Boss-I mean, Arakawa-san and Captain Sawashiro both cared about you. They always put you first in everything they did. Same for me. After I got out of prison, the first time I saw you was in a picture. I knew it was you right away. There was no mistaking it! I'd recognize your face anywhere, because I care about you too.
Ryo Aoki: (laughs) Are you lecturing me again about how important family is?
Ichiban Kasuga: No! It's not a lecture! Did you ever stop to think why Arakawa-san and Captain Sawashiro, and I never gave up on you, no matter how much bad shit you dragged us into? Let me tell you. It wasn't easy. But we did it anyways because we're all connected deep inside our hearts! You see things in black and white but family's not that simple! No one appreciated you for who you are?! BULLSHIT! We were always there for you! We would have done anything for you, gone to hell and back. All you had to do was ask!
Ichiban Kasuga: That's not true, Young Master. The Boss-I mean, Arakawa-san and Captain Sawashiro both cared about you. They always put you first in everything they did. Same for me. After I got out of prison, the first time I saw you was in a picture. I knew it was you right away. There was no mistaking it! I'd recognize your face anywhere, because I care about you too.
Ryo Aoki: (laughs) Are you lecturing me again about how important family is?
Ichiban Kasuga: No! It's not a lecture! Did you ever stop to think why Arakawa-san and Captain Sawashiro, and I never gave up on you, no matter how much bad shit you dragged us into? Let me tell you. It wasn't easy. But we did it anyways because we're all connected deep inside our hearts! You see things in black and white but family's not that simple! No one appreciated you for who you are?! BULLSHIT! We were always there for you! We would have done anything for you, gone to hell and back. All you had to do was ask!
Ryo Aoki: (scoffs)
Ichiban Kasuga: When will you believe me when I say the three of us loved you, or are you just gonna keep pointing that gun at your head like a dumbass!
Ryo Aoki: Ichi...
Ichiban Kasuga: (tearfully) This may not be what you want to hear. But y'know... I consider you my brother, man! That means something to me. Don't make me watch my brother die... Please, I can't do it... Masato... I'm begging you...
Ichiban Kasuga: When will you believe me when I say the three of us loved you, or are you just gonna keep pointing that gun at your head like a dumbass!
Ryo Aoki: Ichi...
Ichiban Kasuga: (tearfully) This may not be what you want to hear. But y'know... I consider you my brother, man! That means something to me. Don't make me watch my brother die... Please, I can't do it... Masato... I'm begging you...
But don't take your life
'Cause it's all that you've got
You'd be better off just up and leaving
If you don't think they will stop
And when you wake up, everything is gonna be fine
I guarantee that you wake in a better place, in a better time
So you're tired of living, you feel like you might give in, well don't
It's not your time
— "A Better Place, A Better Time", Streetlight Manifesto
