#a musing on the arasaka family... i'm in my thoughts

[edgerunnr]

yorinobu arasaka did nothing wrong but he also screwed himself over hard

he's the only member of the arasaka family who seemed to have any sort of moral philosophy, and the actions he took were understandable, but if he hadn't killed saburo, then saburo wouldn't be looking to overwrite his consciousness.

it's also the fact that hanako is just okay with this. it's upsetting to watch her sacrifice her brother's mind and spirit at the altar of her father's greed. she's also kind of stupid; she should have exposed yorinobu for stealing the relic prototype, NOT for killing saburo, because had she done that, the corporation would have been hers. there would be no justification in most people's minds to avenge saburo by bringing him back through yorinobu's body if they didn't know yorinobu killed saburo, meaning saburo would stay dead, and hanako would inherit the kingdom.

yorinobu is fucking tragic, honestly, and that's saying something for a game packed full of tragedy