This is textbook abusive relationship 101. YOu got it all: possessive and manipulative versus insecure and love starved. It's a great story, Harada makes characters who are true to themselves to the end. The asshole remains an asshole and the victim is none the wiser to the gravity of the abuse he's being subjected to. It's a distorted and morbid interpretation of love, but it's so spot on the theme of bad relationship that it's very much worth a read. I don't like it, it makes me feel bad, but it's a great story. 10/10