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I also think the idea of a sexual/physical romance (as shown in the VN) bringing someone out of sociopathy is so wrong and twisted and dangerous to even consider. Romance, especially sexual romance, is not a cure of sociopathy and trauma, in fact it can often make the person feel worse, or become reliant on sex or romance as a crutch (just replacing one trauma for another). I think many people can attest to how trying to romance a sociopath back to a state of balance is just a bad idea and almost always doomed to end in disaster.

Only real therapy from real professionals can "cure" (or at least work to balance) sociopathy and trauma. However, friendship and understanding (as shown in the anime) are very helpful balms to help a traumatized person begin to trust in themselves enough to reach out and get counseling and therapy.

The anima shows Riki and crew's understanding and friendship, giving Haruka a place of safety and a place to belong as herself. This is something that can truly help a person so traumatized as Harumka must be.

The VN showing romance as bringing her out of the dark clouds is not only BS, it is dangerous BS, IMHO.