#dozuki

Yandere Simulator but instead of the dumb Aishi curse, it's sociocultural expectations, generational trauma, gender roles and extreme romanticization played for horror.

Okay, lemme cook

All Aishi women were raised with the expectation that one day, they'd find someone who would make life bearable for them and that it was their goal to make sure that certain someone would stay theirs. Media historically loves to portray finding love as the happy ending; the solution to all of your problems. For women especially, getting married and having children is seen as the key to happiness.

Dozuki grew up emotionally neglected and starved for attention. She grew up observing her parents' loving relationship and assumed that's what she needed to fill in the void. She kidnapped some guy she had a faint romantic interest in and broke him beyond recognition because she believed absolute submission to your spouse is what true love is. She had children with him, despite having no intention of behaving like a proper mother, because she believed that's what loving couples do; that's what every Aishi before her did.

Ryoba grew up idolizing the standard nuclear family and was influenced by many forms of media from the 80s (mainly romcoms and music - ie the song every breath you take which is often regarded as a cute love song) portraying obsession and possessiveness as innocent aspects of love. To her, murdering several girls and kidnapping her senpai was all part of that very romanticized chase to bind someone else to you.

Ayano grew up struggling with emotionally regulating herself and forming meaningful connections. Ryoba did nothing about it and brushed it off as part of that bleak nothingness that precedes love. She doubled down on the idea that finding your soulmate will fix everything in your life and left Ayano with that "advice" instead of helping her out. Maybe there was pride involved too, a sick desire to see her daughter go down a similar path.

Imagine Ryoba purposefully making Ayano watch stuff like Fatal Attraction and pointing to the screen like "See? This is how you get your crush to notice you!"

Imagine Ayano reading manga where the male lead keeps asking out his crush over and over again, despite her having made it clear that she's not interested in him, and it all comes across as her simply being a tsundere.

Imagine teen Ryoba timidly asking her mother to spend time with her, only for Dozuki to grab a nearby romance novel and shove it in her face, saying something like "I'm busy. Read this and it will all make sense to you."

All of them were taught to delegate the responsibility of their personal happiness to their love interest instead of finding personal fulfilment first. All of them were taught that as long as it's in the name of love, even the most heinous crimes can be justified. All of them were taught that this twisted logic is a tradition unique to their family and that only they understand love; everyone else is just delusional.

Behold! The greatest plot twist of all time! as well as Stockholm syndrome at its finest

Ayano checks around to see if you've strung along the cops or something. But to her surprise, the coast is clear. And you even went out of your way to buy her favourite snacks. She figures she has nothing to worry about anymore and that you're now undeniably hers.

Ayano's Cousin is amused. She knew the Aishi method of messing with her soulmate's mind was effective but not THAT much. And while she did enjoy the sight of you tied up, she figures there's no need for it now that you're all sweet and docile. Unless this is another trick of yours.

Ryoba is over the moon. You have finally accepted your fate! And you even made cooked something up! That's the domestic dream Ryoba has been rotating in her head for ages now! She starts squealing in excitement and traps you in a hug to pepper your face with kisses.

Dozuki is dumbfounded. First of all, how did you get out? She told her mother to make sure the rope is nice and tight. And second of all, is that dango on the counter? Well, at least you know your place. But if you act up in the slightest, that's another week in the basement for ya.

Kataba is relieved. It seems you have finally come to your senses! Her job is tedious and the hours are long so, you bet she's going to appreciate you committing to the role of a housewife. And if you ever get any ideas, she has the connections to drag you back home.

Azebiki starts taking notes. Specifically, she tries to establish a link between the Aishi tradition and Stockholm syndrome. She bombards you with questions and meticulously studies your wide eyes full of what she assumes to be love. She can only hope your condition remains stable.

Kugi panics at first. She's about to tackle you to the floor and cover your mouth when she suddenly spots the generous serving of onigiri in front of you. Oh. So, her mother's tricks do work after all. She'll play along but make no mistake. She's still keeping an eye on you.

Hiki is ecstatic. It seems you are finally adjusting to your role in the family. She immediately shows you around, teaches you old family recipes, lets you settle in your shared bedroom.. Oh, and don't worry about the basement. The thought of trapping you down there won't cross her mind ever again.

Kijiyose is cautiously optimistic. She allows you a certain degree of freedom within the confines of the house, just to see what you're up to. She remains as sweet and caring as ever, but her grip on your hand is a little too tight and the way she ties your obi is a little too forceful.

Reader is the most empathetic girl on the planet and cranks out the therapy talk the moment she first lays eyes upon her murderous future wife lol

Ayano crumbles the moment the words leave your lips. You're proud of how far she has come? And she's good enough for you? For your love? She bawls her eyes out in your arms, and it feels refreshingly real. Like a whole new world has opened up before her. She finally gets it. You made her feel.

Ayano's Cousin is lost. Where's all this coming from?? Is this some kind of prelude to dirty talk? But your kind expression says it all. It's like you're granting her forgiveness, a virtue she never cared about receiving. She distances herself from you, but not out of malice. She just needs a moment to collect her thoughts.

Ryoba is about as excited as she was when you accepted her love confession. Oh my, you truly do love her! She's not shy about it either. She begs you to say that over and over again; loving reassurances and domestic pet names all day long. That makes you even more perfect in her eyes.

Dozuki thinks you're being sarcastic at first. Oh, you mean it? What makes you think she needs to hear all that therapy talk?! She scoffs and turns her back to you, unwilling to admit how touching your words were. She grew up emotionally neglected and here you are, a bundle of sunshine all for her.

Kataba squeals like a high school girl all over again. Eeek! You love her? All of her?? No need for murders or kidnapping attempts or love rituals anymore! You're perfect as you are! She becomes ten times as clingy and she no longer feels the need to worry about anyone else coming between the two of you.

Azebiki is unsure on how to receive such kind words. Hell, she doesn't even know how to reciprocate them. But your gentle voice is like a soothing balm to her overstimulated mind. She wants to hear more of it. It's exhilarating. Like her life's work is finally paying off.

Kugi is suspicious at first. Is this like the final scene in a tragic play where the two lovers exchange loving words before one of them slices the other's throat? No, you really do mean it. She doesn't reciprocate because she doesn't know how to. But she can't deny that your words made her heart flutter.

Hiki smiles as tears gather in her eyes. You get it. You're the only one who does. And you're forgiving her for it all. Now she knows for a fact that she wants to spend the rest of her life with you. No one else could possibly love all of her like you do. She's completely yours now.

Reader's got her priorities straight lmfao

Ayano, Ryoba and Kataba would dote on you right away. Look at you, worrying about them even after they kidnapped you. That must be a good sign though. You're already somewhat adjusting to your new life. And don't worry your pretty little head, they've got everything covered.

Dozuki and Kugi just roll their eyes and dismiss your concerns. Their family is wealthy enough to cover all that. Instead of stressing out over taxes and groceries, you should be paying attention to them. And maybe try to get used to your surroundings. You'll be here for a while.

Azebiki and Hiki find it very sweet of you. It reminds them that your caring personality is one of the reasons they fell in love with you. They gently pat you on the head and tell you not to worry about living costs and such. An Aishi always plans ahead after all.

Please don't mind how she become far less animated and far less talkative the closer to home the two of them got - or how her eyes get the same hollowness when her mother bring up one of her friends son's...

(This being after all the rest of the totally straight realizations)

Damn, you guys really want angst lately lmfao. No worries tho ^^ i'm more than happy to provide it

Ayano, Ryoba and Kataba are bothered to say the least. Your own parents dismissing your sexuality as a phase and attempting to pair you up with some random guy? That won't do. Knowing how extreme they can get, they wouldn't be above forcing your family out of the way to get to you.

Dozuki and Kugi have to physically restrain themselves from yelling or flinging knives at your parents (in Kugi's case at least). They won't even bother becoming better-acquainted with your folks after that. They'd never approve of the two of you, so why bother? An Aishi doesn't need anyone's permission to have you for herself.

Azebiki and Hiki feel the heavy atmosphere of your own home the longer they stay there. They want nothing but to sweep you off your feet and take you somewhere far away, where your expectations as a young lady won't reach you. They'll definitely glare at your parents like :)

This has to be some form of mental torture for them lmfao like what do you mean you're still straight???

I formatted this a little different than usual so, i hope it's good <3

Ayano, Ryoba and Kataba take it as a good sign. At least you're somewhat attracted to them. That's a start. Now their mission is to help you realize how serious this whole thing is while discreetly eliminating their competition behind the scenes. Hopefully by the time they're done, you'll be ready to accept them with open arms (and equally open legs).

Dozuki and Kugi scoff and groan in irritation. How can you be so seductive yet so blind at the same time?? They might just grab you by the face and kiss you stupid in hopes that maybe you'll finally come to your senses. And if you don't? To the basement you go!

Azebiki and Hiki are flattered and heartbroken at the same time. Neither of them want to accept your faux romantic advances under the guise of friendship. It just doesn't sit right with them. They'll try to help you confront your sexuality on your own terms before they do anything else.

Ayano's Cousin and Kijiyose are very direct with their romantic conquests. So, they just stare you dead in the eye with the biggest shit-eating grin and go like "so? what are you waiting for? kiss me ;)"