The purpose of this paper is threefold:
Department of Media Studies, [University] Sei Dorei Gakuen 2
The term “Dorei” (slave) functions both literally (students subjected to conditioning) and metaphorically (the way adolescents negotiate identity within social hierarchies). Characters like Rika embody a fragmented self‑image; her route explores how trauma can be re‑framed through supportive relationships—a narrative parallel to contemporary discussions of mental health in Japanese youth culture (Yoshida 2022). The purpose of this paper is threefold: Department
The narrative structure focuses heavily on the buildup, making the eventual "climax" of the plot feel earned within the context of the story. Sei Dorei Gakuen 2
It caters specifically to a mature audience interested in the "femdom-to-subservience" trope and psychological distress themes.