#jshk angstpost

[indigosienna]

Okay, I love dunking on Hanako for his shady tendencies as much as the next person, but this whole exchange hits very hard because of how kind he's being to Aoi here.

As far as we know, Hanako died holding a lot of regret within him and he spent the next 50 years as an earth-bound spirit as a result, which led to the cocktail of self-hatred and beliefs we see in him now.

But then we see him reaching out to Aoi, someone who is close to death; guiding her to the train and then asking her about her own life and regrets, trying to get her to open up and listening to what she has to say.

It's sad but also shows that despite everything he's gone through and everything he's done, Hanako still has empathy and kindness for others, trying to give them the support he never had.

(Translations by @dbs-scans.)

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[indigosienna]

The fact that Kou wishes so badly for Mitsuba to believe in him that he'll even (subconsciously) be okay with being reminded of the time he proposed to accompany him in the afterlife is just. Pain.

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[indigosienna]

JSHK: Hanako's Thoughts

#why do i keep making others and myself sad #jshk angstpost #hanako kun #yugi amane #jshk #jibaku shounen hanako kun

[indigosienna]

i dont know if this goes for japanese culture, but butterflies are seen as our loved ones becoming butterflies after death in my culture!! (i forgot if this superstition comes from the philippines or china since im from both countries lol) so it could also be a symbol of a loved one watching over us ^^ probably digging too deep here but if the supernaturals can actually see humans after the severance it would be quite fitting no? especially if hanako is watching over yashiro ,,

Hey anon! 😊 That certainly is a very interesting addition! The different cultural symbolisms really do give multiple outlooks on this scenario. "A symbol of a loved one watching us"...it's almost like the people we love becoming guardian angels.

Man that really would hit hard in canon ;;; imagine Aoi and Hanako watching their loved ones from the Far Shore with a bittersweet feeling, happy that Akane and Nene are alive, but saddened that they can't be there to experience the moment with them.

It wouldn't be surprising if there was a moment like that in the manga, where we can see Hanako watching over Nene like in AidaIro's art.

Thank you for the ask and the insight, anon! Take care 💖

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