I get trying to experience fantasy that wouldn’t necessarily be a good idea in real life, but I struggle to understand why yandere is so popular.
I agree entirely that yandere shouldn’t be romanticized, but it seems to be the only thing available if you’re female, like men, and want adult (not necessarily even sex, just more grown up) content.
It makes me sad that I have to consume content with only unhealthy/abusive relationships, but it’s that or nothing.
I actually really liked Julian in the demo. He reminded me of people I’ve known who seemed really spiky on the outside, but are actually good people who have become treasured friends. So Arewar’s comment below is deeply unsettling. :(
Having said that, Particles of Reality is great as psychological horror, just not as romance.