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** There's also an extended version of the ending in the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 version of the game, where Makoto accidentally slits Kotonoha's palms when he tries to get the hacksaw out of her hands. Kotonoha then tries to strangle poor Makoto before [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone coming to her senses and]] [[TearJerker breaking down in tears.]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:[[WhatTheHellHero You’re so cruel!]]]]

* On the other hand, in the surrounding Overflow universe, all the insanity can be traced to [[GreaterScopeVillain one insanely malicious human]] — [[TheSociopath Tomaru Sawagoe]]. He ruins everything he touches for the sake of amusement, and causes the maximum amount of human suffering purely because he can. He uses his ill-gotten wealth and power purely to hurt his own family and molest them - [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil body]], [[MindRape mind]], and [[CorruptTheCutie soul]].

* Proba

* Probably the worst part of the visual novel is that...it's a visual novel. The folks playing the game pick the decisions and follow the routes. The characters can cheat, they can lie, they can mutilate, they can kill, they can even lead each other to get raped...but in the end, [[YouBastard they can't do anything that you, the player, don't want them to do.]]
* Also, let's think of it. What makes the game potentially so, so scary is that... there are no super evil powers, no complicated conspiracies, no external influences. The plot of the VN and its adaptations is made of bad decisions, inexperienced kids dealing in the worst ways possible with how LoveHurts, tripping each other to get what they want for themselves or others, etc. This franchise, basically, is about '''normal persons getting the absolute worst out of each other'''. DysfunctionJunction or what?

** On the other hand, in the surrounding Overflow universe, all the insanity can be traced to [[GreaterScopeVillain one insanely malicious human]] — the immortal [[TheSociopath Tomaru Sawagoe.]] He simply does not age, he ruins everything he touches for the sake of amusement, and causes the maximum amount of human suffering purely because he can. He is one of the few blatantly supernatural characters in an otherwise normal universe, and he uses this ability and power purely to hurt his own family and molest them - [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil body]], [[MindRape mind]], and [[CorruptTheCutie soul]]. And do remember, he will not die. This is a monster who, if arrested, could simply choose to wait until the jail rots or use his cash to evade prosecution entirely.

** On the other hand, in the surrounding Overflow universe, all the insanity can be traced to one insanely malicious human — the immortal [[TheSociopath Tomaru Sawagoe.]] He simply does not age, he ruins everything he touches for the sake of amusement, and causes the maximum amount of human suffering purely because he can. He is one of the few blatantly supernatural characters in an otherwise normal universe, and he uses this ability and power purely to hurt his own family and molest them - [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil body]], [[MindRape mind]], and [[CorruptTheCutie soul]]. And do remember, he will not die. This is a monster who, if arrested, could simply choose to wait until the jail rots or use his cash to evade prosecution entirely.

** Also, before that ending happens, Kotonoha overhears Makoto and Sekai going at it. She's not only crying, she's LaughingMad! Geez!

Spoilers below:

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Bo56u4vXShM#t=280s this new ending for HQ remake]] in which a really [[SlasherSmile evil-looking]] Sekai pushes Kotonoha into the path of an oncoming train, ''in full view of everyone in the train station.'' Makoto grabs onto her hand in an attempt to pull her back, but he's a second too late — and you can actually SEE the train hitting Kotonoha, leaving Makoto staring in shock and clutching her [[DeadHandShot severed hand.]]