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It's okay to be emotional. This series obviously means a lot to you. Do you think creating your own ending, and convincing yourself that this is the real ending for you? Or writing down all your thoughts and feelings down somewhere. What's your coping mechanism? Would taking a break from reading the comment section helps (because people seem to either like the ending or hate it) and sometimes I think reading these types of comments can affect you negativity due to many different factors. Sorry if I'm overstepping my boundaries (I'm in the mental health field)....

I think if we were to look at it from Tofu's P.O.V, he seems to be okay with letting Nut go and being a teddy bear. This hurts us, as viewers, because we are conditioned to want happier endings especially since we relate to these characters so well.

And because they have hinted that Tofu seems genuinely interested in being a human, we sorta become used to that idea that he'd become a human again. Have that miracle. Be able to write his own story. But this isn't what Tofu truly desires. All he ever wanted was to help Nut heal and be there for him as his comforting person.

And it sucks for us. Because we see Tofu as this cherished character who was always helping everyone without wanting anything in return. And nice characters usually don't end up well in most stories, if you were to look into literature. In a way.

So when he changes back to being a teddy, it hurts us, because he doesn't get that happy ending we envisioned for him, whether it's for him to end up with Nut, or to become a human. So in a way, the writers chose to tell the story they want, but we have also created the story we wanted. And it hurts because of this.

This is a very normal thing. Some stories are more grounded like this one, and the writer chooses to tell a different kind of story. Not all stories have happy endings, sadly.

So what I can say is it's okay to be hurting right now. It's normal. I know right now, you probably feel cheated, and your heart aches for Tofu, because you grow attached to that character, and you only wanted to see things ending nicely for him. So give yourself time to process these thoughts and feelings. And eventually, you'll be able to get over this feeling. But now, it's going to hurt depending on your viewing experience and how much you love and invested in these characters and their stories.

As a writer myself (not fanfics) I have considered writing sadder stories, not because I wanted to hurt my characters, but because of the story and the journey. But I could never do that to my babies because I like happy endings, too.

Yeah, that's true. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will. But no, I'm okay with my writing (I've been writing for years, and I have a degree in English, lol) ; just seeing the 100s of comments from not updating fics in the past.... 👀

And of course, writing is one of the most helpful techniques out there. Sometimes you need to pour out your thoughts and feelings out there. And talking with your friends can be helpful, but writing is, just journaling in general, helps a bit more with mental health in a way. It helps you see the bigger picture, etc. And can help you feel more at ease and at peace.

And good luck with your fics!

Lol, I just really like super sweet, nice characters.... Because they're truly beautiful characters who usually get pushed to the side.

Oh really? I love angst-y fics. Especially a good hurt/comfort, slow burn sorta fic. I either write really dumb fanfics or really angst-y ones. I attempt to write one for this show, lol. I haven't log in onto ao3 for more than a year until recently and those comments haunt me. I'll def check out your fics on Wattpad. I've written a few dumb fics for TU fandom... Thanks!

Anyway, I hope you do feel better soon. Writing can help.

I think I just understand how it feels (based on personal experiences). Oh that's cool! I'd love to read your works, if you're okay with sharing them. :)

Yeah I write (definitely haven't written the original fic I wanted yet because my baby is worse than Tofu in the sense of self-sacrifice thingy and refuses to get in a relationship because he just wants to help people at the expense of his own life . But he friendzones everyone, too, so there's that.. So imagine how I felt when I started this show, lol). both original stuff and fanfics.

Okay, I do understand that. Sometimes you grow very attached to a show and its characters, and they become a part of your life (I don't think I've ever truly gotten to a character that wasn't my own creation) and it's okay to feel this way. That hole inside of you, that vacant feeling, it'll heal up eventually. But depending on how much you care and love these characters; it can take a while. Sometimes it can be just a couple of hours, even days or weeks, etc. Just let yourself feel and process these things for now. And do what's best for you. :)

I understand some people are a little angry about the ending, and that's totally valid. So do vent if you need to. Give yourself time to process your feelings. But if you ever find that camping out in this comment section is mentally exhausting for you, do take a break, and try to do something that can lift you up. Try not to spend way too much time around this negative energy (meaning how you feel about the show and how it affects you) because it can make you depressed in a way.

So give yourself time to feel these things. Vent it out, if that's what helps you. It's okay. But if it becomes too much for you, if all you're thinking about is this show, then please take a step back, and try to do something else. I understand that sometimes shows can affect you negatively based on how much you invest in the characters/story and what it means for you.

For me, while I love this show, the issues it touch base on, I was never as attached to it as most of you seem to be. And at first, I think I was a little shocked, but I didn't mind the ending. It makes sense for me. But for you, it might not, and that's okay. That's normal. This show might have meant more to you, or maybe you just really enjoyed it, and wanted it to end a certain way, and when it didn't, that sucks. I know the feeling.

So just hang in there. And eventually you will be able to get out this hurt mindset. It will take a while, but eventually, it will happen. But for now, you will be left with that gap in your heart. And it will make you feel empty (shows usually do that to you especially if you binge watch one). But you'll find something, maybe a new show, maybe something entirely different, that will help you.

Okay, stay strong, and take care of yourself! You're important and your feelings are also important. 💕👌❤️

Me too! But I hope he can learn to love himself and put himself first now. I really want Tofu to learn to appreciate himself more, and not just view himself as being there for Nut, to help him, to heal him, to love him, to let him go, etc. So this fic is about Tofu finding himself, and of course, having that happy ending with Nut.

Aww thanks so much. I love ao3 but it has so many smutty fics, lol. I love finding those hard-hitting, angsty fics, with just the right amount of humor and cuteness to balance it out. Because for me, I love reading/writing about two people coming together, and finding themselves in the process.

Yeah, of course! It's a wonderful idea. And such an interesting one to play around with. :)

It's not a tragedy, my fic. Unless if you're talking about something else.... Look, I can't help what my dumb brain chose to write, lol. And canon does always affect the way I write a fic. :( Mine will get a happy ending... And the romance won't be the angsty part, the angst is focused on the journey, and correlates to Tofu being human again....

So I wrote my fic, and this fic is going to be more about the journey. And I think Nut will have to serve as Tofu's healing factor this time around. Because let's say.... Having your soul intact and being human like fully human isn't going to be an easy journey. The night terrors, the pain, etc. But Tofu will still be Tofu and will also help Nut. I think the way I have this fic planned out is that Tarn will be the one bringing Nut and Tofu together. But that Tarn needs his own happy ending.

Why did I write a fic like this? I wish I had written a light-hearted fic, ugh. But I prefer deep grounded stories dashed with a good dosage of angst. I like fics like that because the payoff is always great.

My terrible, terrible fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/38737908 (this is the first time I'm sharing/linking my fic. I usually let people find it on their own if they do.... )

I guess this is what my brain chose to write (it's really terrible): https://archiveofourown.org/works/38737908

My fics are usually very angst-y or dumb. This one is def angst-y. And I write a very certain way, and the way I write fics, it's usually more about character building and dynamic, etc. So if that's up to your liking, here you go (not a great writer, lol): https://archiveofourown.org/works/38737908

I like this. I think I can try to use the idea of Saen sacrificing himself to save Tharn. It'd be such a touching moment (maybe Saen can try to "redeem" himself in this way). Have to see how else I can play around with this idea since I already have my "How Tofu is going to be revived" idea.

Oh wow, I love the little prince theory! And maybe the little prince will either grant Tofu his own soul when he becomes human again (I really wanna use this soul idea and explore Tofu's struggles of adjusting to being a human like in a more realistic way or my version, lol. But I'm thinking will he lose contact with his friends if he become like a human like us? It's hard to explain this.)

I will definitely reunite them and give them a happy ending. But the journey getting there will take a while. Because first, we have to get Tofu back to being human....

I think this story has always been a journey of healing and moving on from past traumas and the past. So I think Tofu does represent that sense of hope and compassion everyone needed in order to heal. So it makes sense a writer would create a character such as Tofu to heal and move past all these things. So I definitely see it.

Okay, for research basis, what are some ideas/themes you would like to be explored in the show:

I'm trying to write a fic (mostly for me). I recycled the first one I wrote because the way it was written kinda gave me the vibe that Than & Tofu should have ended up in that fic. My brain really can be dumb like that, lol.

So far what I want to explore is:
- Tofu's humanity and how it feels when he becomes a human and when he's a teddy (I might go for something in dept and focus on deep character development + tie in the ending)

- Than needs a happy ending, too, so I guess I need to see how I'm gonna give him one. Because let's say in my fic... He'll be the one to reunite Tofu and Nut (I'd like him to end up with someone even if it's not But)

I guess I'm really looking for a fic to explore Tofu's character, see him learn to love himself, how it feels if he truly becomes human like really explore that aspect (and no, not the being for Nut part; I want to dive in deeper than that; I know how this show was written but like, I wanna explore these things)

Have to think of more.... Or I can just attempt to write again.

Oh I know that. I was talking something a little differently (Tofu the teddy bear staying awake and remaining in Nut and That's life)...