Today, I'm actually in sorrow. It's because of the MLP dating sim made by Pokehidden. I noticed some gifs from the game and got curious. I started playing it some days ago and I really enjoyed it. I'm no brony. I have never been interested in the fandom. I'm sure that the cartoon is pretty good, but I have never bothered with it. Here's the thing. The game; the MLP universe hit a weak spot in me. The way they live and know each other. I don't think I need to explain this.
The unbelievable privilege to visit the world (if only for three days). I'm sure the main character would be a dreamer, too, judging by the way the game starts with a view of the bedroom. Then there's the element of oldschool graphics and beautiful music. Especially the chiptune remix of the MLP theme. Music plays a huge role in stirring emotion in me. Surprisingly, I even fell in love with one of the characters (no, not Fluttershy). Even been unable to stop thinking about her. When sadness reaches a level such as today's, I also lose the will to live. Maybe I should avoid watching the series or play any other MLP games as that would surely increase this state.
The reason I'm so rarely sad may be because my subconscious is protecting me. I had a similar experience with Pokemon. It played a big part in almost driving myself over the edge years ago. Some unfortunate experiences started a long lived depression and the beauty of Pokemon made it much worse. Experiencing the Pokemon fever as a kid have been the best part of my life. I have moved on and I have it much better today, though I am probably forever changed, having lost a large part of my spirituality. It used to be a strong part of me. Maybe I still have it, suppressed inside me. I guess I will know with time. Having gone through this, I can't help but feel that I live on overtime.
It's a chance I will regret posting this, but it feels like the right thing to do at the moment.
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