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Worlds
Mute since a childhood trauma, sixteen-year-old Yuki is bounced through the foster system, her silence a shield against a world she's learned she cannot trust.
A teenage girl survives the horrors of a 'troubled teen' camp and struggles to adapt to her parents' expectations, until she realizes that her family might be more twisted than the camp that nearly destroyed her.
Yuki stumbles upon a harmless pregnancy curse, but soon discovers it's anything but harmless.
When an arranged marriage forces a cold, resentful man to wed Yuki, a young woman struggling with mental regression, they must navigate the challenges of their unconventional union and the unexpected complexities of their blossoming, albeit unconventional, relationship.
Yuki, an autistic woman, navigates the terrifying, unpredictable sensory overload of a new pregnancy with the steadfast support of her husband, Rin, learning that the biggest change of her life might also be her greatest triumph.
Shizuka Kuze, a neglected fourth-grader, faces escalating torment from her classmate Marina Kirarazaka while grappling with profound loneliness at home, pushing her to the brink of survival in a world that has forgotten her.
Characters
Mrs. Gable
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Yuki's newest foster mother, a woman who tries too hard to break through Yuki's silence, unaware of how suffocating her good intentions can be.
Robert
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Yuki's seemingly gentle but complicit father. While he appears more sympathetic than his wife, he failed to protect Yuki from the camp and supports his wife's abusive parenting.
Detective Sato
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A skeptical detective investigating unusual occurrences in the neighborhood.
The Mother
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A deeply flawed and absent maternal figure, consumed by her own problems and indifferent to her child's needs.
Eleanor
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Eleanor is the matriarch of the family. She's complicit in Arthur's abuse, prioritizing their social standing and wealth over her children's well-being.
Madam Tanaka
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The formidable matriarch of the family, she demands absolute loyalty and ruthlessly eliminates anyone who crosses her, including her own blood.
Madam Aiko
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Yuki's overprotective and strict grandmother, who orchestrated the marriage to secure Yuki's future. She demands perfection and often clashes with Rin over his treatment of Yuki.
Dr. Arisato
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An empathetic obstetrician who specializes in neurodivergent patients. She helps Yuki understand the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy.
Dr. Arisato
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A patient, neurodivergent-affirming obstetrician who helps Yuki translate the medical jargon and physical changes into a language she understands.
Shizuka's Mother
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Shizuka's neglectful mother, who is constantly absent from home, leaving her young daughter to fend for herself.
Shizuka's Mother
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Shizuka's neglectful mother who is rarely home, leaving her daughter to fend for herself. Her absence leaves Shizuka incredibly isolated and vulnerable.
Lily's Mother
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The source of Lily's suffering at home, perpetuating a cycle of abuse that makes Lily's life a living nightmare both inside and outside of school.
Mrs. Higgins
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Lily's homeroom teacher who consistently ignores the blatant signs of bullying and abuse, prioritizing a peaceful classroom over a child's safety.
Yuki's Father
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An oppressive and volatile figure who creates an atmosphere of fear in their home. His anger is often directed at Yuki and threatens her only source of comfort.