I try to make a habit of not reading
these types of manga when I'm on the low-end of my manic depression...but sometimes I
need to read something that engages me on that level.
In a weird way, it comforts me, aligns the negative thoughts with something fictional and then latches onto it. When I stop reading, the negativity goes with it temporarily.
This manga really scratches that deep-lying itch.
@Graywing
Are you talking about
? That seemed more like a train-wreck for the sake of a train-wreck; there was never hope for a good ending there.
This - on the other hand - is giving me serious Aku no Hana vibes in terms of how the overt darkness of one(Rei being upfront with his suicidal desire and overall lack of positivity) brings out the more buried darkness of those around him.
In terms of how much "light" there is among the characters, we're already fighting an uphill battle. Rei has admitted to himself that he just wants to be saved, no matter the method, so there's still hope.
The way I'm seeing things right now, Chako is determined to save him and Nagi has admitted that she's willing to go alone, so there's still a good chance. It's highly likely that's why Sensei is here, though.
I suspect that once we start getting too close to the light, she'll pop up and ruin things, which will push Chako to Esemori and...I know
that moment is coming; I really don't want to see it, but I know I'll burn it into my memory once it does.