Freed from the emotional burden that Chariot carried for her, Kagari returns to school and quickly becomes popular due to her bold, passive-aggressive personality.
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For Yomi, Kagari’s newfound independence is devastating. Yomi had built her entire identity around being Kagari's indispensable caretaker. As Kagari makes new friends and literally gives Yomi "parting cookies" to signify the end of their friendship, Yomi experiences a profound identity crisis. Symbolism of the "Hollow World" Freed from the emotional burden that Chariot carried
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