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* [[Accent Adaptation]]: The scanlators translated Nakoshi's backwater [[Tohoku Regional Accent|Tohoku accent]] as something akin to [[The Simpsons|Cletus the Slack-Jawed Yokel's]] bumpkin accent, and it actually works.

* [[All Psychology Is Freudian]]: Although there is not as much sexual imagery (ignoring all the outright sex) as usually is associated with Freud, all the focus on repression and subconsciousness and the unconscious is enough to make any psychology student cry.

* [[Anti-Hero]]: Nakoshi can be seen as a deconstruction of the [[Samaritan Syndrome]]-inflicted hero - he goes around helping various people with their issues {{spoiler|so he can better understand himself and face his own.}} Not to mention that his method of "helping" is not always well thought-out or clear. When you try to save a girl {{spoiler|by raping her}}, you know you're not quiiiite balanced in the head.

* [[Our Homunculi Are Different]]: Averted, they really ''are'' different.

* [[Sparkling Stream of Tears]]: Itoh, {{spoiler|at the very end}}.

* [[Transsexual]]: {{spoiler|Eventually, Itoh}}.

* [["Well Done, Son" Guy]]: {{spoiler|Itoh's entire motivation stems from a need to be acknowledged}} by his father.

** Given that the last panels of Nanako showed blood seeping through her bandages, it's possible that {{spoiler|she died or suffered brain trauma as a result of the trepanation}}, which would explain the series' abrupt dive into a {{spoiler|[[Downer Ending]]}}.

* [[Which Restroom Dilemma]]: Itoh is shown deliberating over this when he excuses himself while crossdressing.