Bro I don't even know how to feel about this chief. That mom f-ed up that kid. It's just so sad. This is like if boy moms had a horror movie. Stuff like this is so easier to read than horror with scary creatures or occult-ish stuff. Because the scariest thing in this world are people. Even just seeing her loom over him in public spaces or the fact she's just in the same house is just terrifying. There's no scary violins or 'dun dun duns' when your parents abuse you in real life, it's just them and you, and that's probably scarier. I'm glad I read this tho, but man it just left me lowkey numb and emotional at the same time. You just feel for Seiichi. I know that he did end up murdering Shigeru when he was finally trying to get better, but it wasn't his fault, he was definitely in some form of psychosis and experiencing schizophrenia to a certain extent. And I mean his mother YEETED HIM OFF A CLIFF, so I think it's fair to say that would mess up something in his head to a certain extent. I'm glad that even though they explained Seiko's actions (I won't even grace her with the title of mother) they didn't excuse it, because she really hurt people, she killed people, even though she was hurt herself, there was no excuse for it. I don't even know if I can reread this because it's just such a hard read, but I think it's one that both parents and kids need to read. Although my only gripe is that in some areas it's just crude for no reason. It's real and it just makes the story hit home harder, but like I didn't really need to see 13 year olds try and bone on my screen or jerk off- I could've done without that. I get why those scenes were there, but it was just too much for me. Either than that I really like this manga, I like stories that leave me feeling emotional.
Chi No Wadachi