An unusual event has shocked the anime fan community, as a dakimakura of Yui Yuigahama, one of the most beloved characters of Oregairu/Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru (My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected), has been found abandoned on public roads. The image, which has quickly gone viral on social networks, shows the precious pillow next to trash cans, generating all kinds of reactions and speculation among users.
Tragic farewell to a Dakimakura by Yui Yuigahama of Oregairu
Recently, several users on social networks have been sharing an image that has surprised many fans of the anime, in which a dakimakura of Yui Yuigahama can be seen in a state of apparent abandonment, which has unleashed a wave of comments and theories among fans of the series. The dakimakura, which is the Wedding Dress version, shows Oregairu’s beloved character in two different poses: on the one hand, wearing an elegant wedding dress and, on the other hand, with a sensual lingerie.
Faced with this incredible fact, Oregairu’s fans are asking themselves the question of what drove someone to get rid of an object with such sentimental value, speculations range from a possible love breakup to a simple need to get rid of personal items. Some fans suggest that maybe the person who got rid of the dakimakura was someone who finally found love, the truth is that the fact has generated a great debate on social networks, where users share their opinions and theories.
Many express their sadness and anger for what happened to Oregairu’s dakimakura, while others try to find a logical explanation to the event, however, the comments about what happened and that stand out from the publications of this image are:
-This is a tragedy -How can someone do something like this?
-I’m sure there is a story behind it. Hopefully we can find out what happened.
-Maybe he just got tired of her. But it’s very sad either way.
-I hope the dakimakura finds a new home where she’ll be cared for as she deserves.
In addition to the reactions from fans, several media specialized in anime and otaku culture, have echoed the news, which has contributed to the story becoming even more viral. And is that collectibles such as dakimakuras often have great emotional value for their owners, and that getting rid of them can be a difficult and painful decision for many.
Oregairu/Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru (My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected), is a series that follows the life of Hachiman Hikigaya, a high school student with a cynical and pessimistic outlook on life. Tired of hypocrisies and falsehoods, he is forced to join his school’s Volunteer Service Club, where he meets Yukino Yukinoshita, a beautiful and lonely girl, and Yui Yuigahama, a cheerful and outgoing girl. Together they get involved in comical and dramatic situations as they try to help other students and, at the same time, deal with their own personal problems.
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