This is an exploration of Subaru's unstable psyche, chronologically situated during the year of downtime following the events of Arc 4, but before what transpires in Arc 5. For those who have only watched the anime, it would equate to some time after season 2. Please note that I do intend to include some, but not all, of the cut content that is featured in the novel, so bear that in mind in case you plan on reading through it in the future. As a further disclaimer, this story features elements and themes related to sensitive topics, such as mental illness and self-harm, which may cause varying amounts of discomfort depending on the reader's experiences and views on such topics. On that regard, I would like to state that the contents presented in this story, while partially drawing inspiration from my own experiences and struggles with the aforementioned topics, are NOT an accurate, realistic representation of their real-life counterparts and should NOT be interpreted as such in any way, shape or form, even if they might feature similarities. I am not a therapist, nor a specialist of any sorts.
10 parts