What is the general story of the other side of paradise animatic? I'm kinda confused about it all 😅 ( /NM /genq )
Zahalkro and Bellojey were good friends as children and teens in the rural zones, with them gaining the early sparks of a crush on each other. But, one day, Bellojey was whisked away by his parents and they moved out to the city. While Zahalkro continued to live a quiet life, Bellojey was molded into an idol over the years, and became extremely famous- at a price.
Zahalkro one day, many years later as a young adult, sees a broadcast featuring Bellojey, and grows distressed over seeing how unhealthy Bello has become. No one else sees how emaciated Bello is because they just see his dazzling performance, but Zah doesn't buy it.
Zahalkro journeys out to the city to find Bellojey. All the while, Bello is suffering under his employer, Lomulux, who expects more and more of him while being the biggest benefiter of everything.
Zahalkro eventually learns of Lomulux some way or another and outright kills her in rage. This event becomes excruciatingly traumatic for Zahalkro, and he regrets this even past the Brandshock.
That's the EXTREMELY basic tldr of the story, i won't explain a lot of the latter half's symbolism and stuff because i feel it's best just interpreted. most of the last fourth is symbolism and Zahalkro's mind fucking with himself.
