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Image 1 — Your interpretation of Nekomonogatari episode 4/why Araragi noped out of a relationship with Hanekawa?
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Your interpretation of Nekomonogatari episode 4/why Araragi noped out of a relationship with Hanekawa?

Specifically, 18:15-29:00. Especially, "I'm not in love with Hanekawa... I'm sure. Let's keep it that way. That's the happiest way to end this."

To be honest, I used to think Araragi was a coward for this choice. And the whole screaming uncontrollably when he went to her house and realized she didn't have a room thing. But rewatching the episode, I suppose his suicidal tendencies compounded with someone with baggage like hers, and she would just end up alone without a family anyways because he would die, so it's fine he pulled away for his own sake. And him choosing to not be with her was a sign of his own growth since Kizu's story, him cultivating his newfound his will to live with the character of Shinobu. I'm still a bit fuzzy on this interpretation, so I would welcome other perspectives. Of course, my heart hurts for Hanekawa, but Araragi isn't exactly a treasure either way, so.

Just finished Koyomimonogatari, if that matters.

u/newb_bass — 1 day ago