
So, he leaked her address to a crazed fan, and he *didn't* think he'd kill her? Really? The incel that developed a parasocial relationship with Ai? The one who projected a rigid image of purity onto her? The one who was enraged over that fact that she didn't "belong to everyone"? That fan?
Sorry, but this is getting stupid.

The fact that their dad was like every other abuser that kills their lover because they no longer have access to their partner's body and emotional labour is both incredibly realistic and also incredibly disappointing. Will roll my eyes into my skull if this dude loses it when he realizes Ai actually loved him the whole time

Idk how to feel about this...Sibling incest a major ick for me. While I'm NOT against having it featured in fiction, I'm still very particular about how it's portrayed. I guess what bothers me the most in Ruby's case is how little blood bonds stand in the way of her feelings? I totally understand why she loved the Doctor in her past life: he was the only person in her life who treated her like someone who mattered, who was kind in quiet ways that respected Sarina's dignity - I GET that. I get that something broke inside her when she thought she lost the doctor forever, I can't image the level of relief she must have felt when she realized the Doctor had been reincarnated and was by her side all this time.
But the fact of the matter is: he's still her brother. These two have been siblings longer than Sarina has been alive, but this doesn't seem to have any impact on how she views Aqua/the Doctor, nor gives her a sense of hesitancy in pursing him. It's just strange to me. Giving her all that character development, but reverting to "Sarina" when it comes to loving Aqua? I *really* hope the story doesn't leave Ruby here as another girl a part of Aqua's "harem" and actually gives her psyche a deeper dive.
Mitsumi and Mika's friendship is so special to me! They've come so far! This chapter was sweetness overload!