I understand, and I’m not against writing potentially controversial topics (because they are usually real things faced by real people) so long as we’re not glorifying it. ❤
That being said: trigger warning for self-harm and suicide.
If you’re in a crisis and in the US, please call 1-800-273-8255, or if you like texts, 741741. They’re pretty great and no, you won’t get in trouble. (Also feel free to message me, because I love you already and like you alive, though I am not a professional like the previous resources).
Tsukiyama
– When you first tell him, he can’t comprehend this. Even at his most depressed, he’s never wanted to hurt himself.
– Though he can’t grasp it, he’ll hold you as long as you feel in danger. He’ll cry with you, rock you to sleep, and promise you his love.
– He’ll later invest in a high-quality therapist, should you be open to it.
Yomo
– You’re ashamed to tell Yomo about your self-harm. He discovers when he smells blood and finally asks you about it.
– If you try to dismiss his concerns, he’d probably call you on your lies and impress how concerned he is.
– Internally cries at the idea of you hurting yourself, but outwardly listens to everything you say. Asks questions only on occasion.
– Tells you he’ll work with you, encourage you, hold you accountable. Because he loves you. And he might want you to see someone, too, though he’ll let it be your decision.
Juuzou
-He understands you better than most, because he too kinda liked the release he felt from stitching himself.
– That being said, he loves you, and he knows just hurting yourself is a bad idea. Mr. Shinohara would try to guide you away gently, and he’ll mimic him.
– It may not be a permanent solution, but Suzuya suggests that you tell him the next time you feel this way. He’ll stitch your skin, using a less-dangerous method to at least yield something pretty for your pain.
Ayato
– What the fuck? He might swear at the absurdity of your suggestion that the world is better off without you.
– He paces back and forth, scaring you further, but as soon as he realizes that he’s not helping, he grabs you in an embrace.
– “I fucking love you, and I would never recover if you left. We’ll get through this, okay? I’m not fucking going anywhere,” he growls in your ear.
Saiko
– She’s suspected this for a while, but hasn’t known what to do.
– She is not exactly surprised – she knew kids in the academy, and even family members, who had mental health issues.
– Suggests you find a new hobby to relax you instead of hurting yourself. Drawing? Watching anime with her? Just text her that you’re not feeling good and she will be there for you.
– She’s rooting for you all the way.
– Also writes/draws an entire manga of you metaphorically beating your mental-health demons.
Hinami
– she’s appalled, but Hinami is probably the kindest, gentlest person you could ask to discover your secret.
– She tells you about the despair she felt when her parents died, and that she’s struggled with the desire to stop the pain, too.
– She holds your hands the entire time until you’re stable, checks in on you daily, and is never judgmental. Her bright smile is contagious, and you consider that it might be worth living just to see her smile again.