Stitched Shadow
The Sewn-On Shadow
I'm never going to grow up. ...Though 'can't' is closer to the truth.
By Katsuki Mitsumori
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The mischievous shadow of a boy that breaks away from its owner to roam free. Separated from its body at a windowsill, it's now pinned in place, sewn to a foot with needle and thread. It is the very feeling of 'I don't want to grow up' and 'I don't want to take on responsibility,' slipping up beside the feet of those who want to run from every hassle, whispering that staying a child forever is perfectly fine. The sky it once could fly through, it now gazes up at with only its shadow.
Relationships with other curses
Its memories of being Peter Pan's sidekick have long since faded. With the ugly duckling Uglee, it holds quiet talks about wanting—and not wanting—to stay just as it is.
How to deal with this curse
Stitched Shadow embodies the everyday frustration of "fairy tales." Bottled-up feelings only grow heavier. The moment you feel it, give it a name and write it out — that is the quickest way to make it lighter. Noroi Nikki is a place to write journal entries that are not public to other users.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is Stitched Shadow?
Stitched Shadow is a R-rarity yokai in the "Noroppi Zukan" of the emotional journaling app Noroi Nikki, in the "Fairy tales" category, also known as "The Sewn-On Shadow." The mischievous shadow of a boy that breaks away from its owner to roam free. Separated from its body at a windowsill, it's now pinned in place, sewn to a foot with needle and thread. It is the very feeling of 'I don't want to grow up' and 'I don't want to take on responsibility,' slipping up beside the feet of those who want to run from every hassle, whispering that staying a child forever is perfectly fine. The sky it once could fly through, it now gazes up at with only its shadow.
Q.How do you deal with Stitched Shadow?
When you feel the kind of frustration Stitched Shadow represents, it helps to name that feeling and write it out. With Noroi Nikki you can vent it privately and quietly let it go.
About the author
Katsuki Mitsumori三森 捷暉
CEO, SURISUTA K.K. / Operator of Doya Marke AI
Runs Doya Marke AI, a suite of practical AI services spanning content, ads, sales and HR, and hosts the YouTube channel 'SaaS wa Shinimasshen.' Creator and developer of Noroi Nikki, an app for writing out and letting go of emotions.
This article explains folklore, language and culture. It is not medical, legal or religious advice. Traditions are introduced as culture, not as instructions to harm anyone. Claims without a source are marked as popular belief.
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