I hate seeing people support sensei, like, do you guys not see how absolutely fucked she is??? Sure chako is a bit boring but at least she's reiji's age and they could actually make a future together ya know?
I really don't think the sisters had romantic feelings for each other. I think it was probably envy and self hatred and camaraderie getting all twisted and messed up. Low self-esteem is a helluva drug.
What an excellent depiction and discussion of emotional repression, and how that can stop one from progressing from psychological childhood. Chefs kiss.
@Tamerlane I think you're right, Kiichi is probably exercising control and dominance in order to feel less small and helpless when his mum exerts control over him.
@Mitsuboshi I ABSOLUTELY agree. “He should be happy and live without me” is some BULLSHIT bro, if he knew she were dying, he’d want to be able to cherish the last moments of her life together!! Such a stupid manga “honourable protection” plot line.