#tshk

Anthy Himemiya

Physically and sexually abused by her brother for hundreds of years

Forced to feel the pain of thousands of swords piercing her at all times

Brother forces her into being the bride of anybody who wins a series of duels

Must be subservient to her betrothed at all times

Constantly physically abused by the various people betrothed to her, as well as several jealous students at school

Not allowed to express a personality of her own

Attempts suicide due to guilt, is only stopped by her best friend

In love with her best friend, unable to express it

Coerced into betraying the woman she loves by her brother

Nearly murdered several times by duelists brainwashed into thinking their problems will be solved if she dies

True self is stuck in a coffin

Lover sacrifices herself in order to free her, and vanishes from the world

Yoshiki Tsujinaka

Gay in a small conservative country town in Japan

Was in love with his best friend

Best friend died, only to be replaced with a monster wearing his skin

Only learns after his friend’s death that he probably reciprocated his feelings

Constantly besieged by the multiple spirits in the town

Near death experiences include drowning and mutilation

Is nearly eaten by the monster disguised as his friend multiple times

Also watches the monster disguised as his friend be mutilated in front of him multiple times

One of which was when he stabbed the monster

Struggles with depression and self-worth