Playing through Yoosung’s route again... I think I’ve done it. I think I’ve figured out who did it. Who caused Yoosung to delve into accepting that toxic masculinity should be the only way to be a man....

It was...

You. The player. The MC.

You have so much sway over Yoosung and how he changes after he finally decides to accept Rika’s death and move on from her. Your words can literally change him.

He’s following your lead and the player constantly has to pick the options that tell him to “calm down,” “stop being over emotional”, “stop being so emotional”. All of which are so very fucking toxic.

You have to pick those options to secure the good end. Good end my ass. Nothing is good about manipulating Yoosung into thinking to be a man is to hide one’s emotions. To hide all weakness from the people he loves and treasures.

His route would be my favorite if you were just allowed to let him feel his emotions and express them and live in them for just enough time.

He’s a man, but men are human. Humans have and feel emotions. I don’t want to mold Yoosung into another Jumin or Zen. I don’t want him to be a typical toxic-infected cis man who suppresses his emotions to feel more manly.

I wish I could encourage him to sit in his emotions so that he can finally fully grieve the loss of his treasured cousin... instead of rushing his recovery and mourning...

Sigh... I wonder if other people also saw this flaw in his route... the fact that you basically have full power and manipulation over Yoosung’s behavior.... it’s terrifying...

He’s like a little puppy... he mimics you... christ... I love him, but I want him to think for himself. I can guide and help him, but he needs to take the next few steps forward on his own