i didnt think he would actually die but omg he's dead!

Very refreshing, very nice.

I love this a lot and it would be really nice to see everyone's reactions!

I completely understand where Tsuna is coming from. While I have never considered suicide, in this scenario, I understand why he thinks it is the only way out. I am not asking you to continue this piece, although I would like to see Reborn rip into the External Advisor and the Ninth for not giving him a report on Tsuna’s mental health. But, I would like to see a version where Tsuna wasn’t successful. I would love to see how Reborn struggles with the knowledge, and how he tries to adapt to this. Reborn has seen the worst of humanity, so he knows that unless he gets Tsuna out of heirship, he is going to continue to try to kill himself. Reborn is a Hitman, so the only reason he would feel guilty is if he got attached, but also knowing he drove an innocent child to suicide, I think he would support Tsuna and try to fix his mistake, while maybe trying to workout how to turn him into the boss at the beginning, while he doesn’t know the reason for Tsuna’s attempts. Anyway, that’s my thought on this situation.

Wow. So good, pretty dark, but I enjoy very much reading stories of this kind

I would...like to know what happens after. It's not necessary and I would probably be better off not knowing the reactions of the people around them, but I think anyone who has contemplated suicide has felt something similar. That we want to know how people would react to our deaths, but we also know that we won't be alive to see it. I guess when that is no longer relevant, because the pain and stress of living is just too much, that's when acting becomes more of a reality. This story is almost bittersweet because Tsuna was able to take control of one aspect of his life but in a way that I would wish on no one. I find the title to be particularly apt, especially with the ending told in Reborn's point of view. This was very well-written and made me think a lot about some of my past experiences and traumas and how I managed to overcome them and how I've kept managing to overcome them, even if it's a struggle to keep my head over water. Even if not everyone is so lucky.

Damn that's pretty sad. Ty!

It's kind of ironic, how Reborn didn't really want to be there AND Tsuna didn't want to be there. With it ending up like, Reborn going 'hydrate Dame-Tsuna' with that being Tsuna's final decision. Kind of sad but it's nice reading their though processes. Thanks for writing this

the abrupt ending is excruciatingly perfect for this story, but damn I wanna know what happens next.

I usually don't like reading anything with too depressive thoughts to the point of no exit but I have to admit I liked this. In a strange way the fact that Tsuna accepts his own limitations gives his a sort of pride, the pride of someone who notices the intentions of those around him and the fact that he can make choices. The moment Reborn walked in he had no voice or choice whatsoever and so Tsuna decides to die rather than be a puppet, it's so strange because those are the thoughts of someone who has not found another way to be free, not because he wants to never wake up. I can respect that, this Tsuna doesn't take these people at face value at all.

I finished and immediately started cursing

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Wow...that was...intense. Any chance for there to be a follow up part posted? I wouldn't mind seeing everyone else's thoughts on this.

Oh Luki, it makes me so happy to see you writing for the KHR fandom again. I loved this so much. It sums up all the madness and irrationality behind the series, and clearly points out how blind and deluded the characters are. Although I have to disagree that it was the only way for Tsuna to regain control over his life, it is a fitting end to this darker interpretation of the KHR story line. A tragedy indeed.

I hope you're okay. Life gets tough, and if you want someone to talk to, I'll be here.

DAMN Luki, you did it again. I honestly love this piece because you share pretty much all the same opinions as I have when it comes to analyzing the anime through non-comedic lenses. It's always been concerning to me that no one ever LISTENS when Tsuna claims he doesn't want to be a Mafia boss. Why is it always played off when it's a valid concern? For the mafia supposedly bringing him friends and family, no one ever thought to actually ask him what he wanted; people just assumed or chose to ignore it out of their own self-interests. Excellent study, Luki. Thanks for this lovely piece!

Dark... but also oddly appropriate...

few days ago I almost mirrored Tsuna. But after dozens hour reading fanfictions and surfing internet in isolated place, I can say I'm getting better.
but hey, this need an aftermath. I always love the aftermath.