The Never-Stopping
The Red Shoes That Won't Stop
I want to take them off. ...but my feet just keep dancing.
By Katsuki Mitsumori
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Cursed red shoes that force whoever wears them to dance forever. The vain girl who put them on couldn't stop dancing at church, at the table, or in bed, and her feet refused to halt even as she collapsed with exhaustion. Once you start, you can't stop: the shoes cling to compulsion of every kind, in-app purchases, staying up too late, shopping sprees, endless scrolling, keeping your feet nimble and unstoppable. The insides are already full of blisters, but the rhythm stays light forever.
Relationships with other curses
With the gacha-ruined maiden The Wipeout Celestial and her 'next time for sure,' she's a sworn ally among those who lose sight of when to quit. With the endless scream The Endless Scream she resonates across the divide between the gallery and the fairy tale, two things that simply won't stop.
How to deal with this curse
The Never-Stopping 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 The Never-Stopping?
The Never-Stopping 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 Red Shoes That Won't Stop." Cursed red shoes that force whoever wears them to dance forever. The vain girl who put them on couldn't stop dancing at church, at the table, or in bed, and her feet refused to halt even as she collapsed with exhaustion. Once you start, you can't stop: the shoes cling to compulsion of every kind, in-app purchases, staying up too late, shopping sprees, endless scrolling, keeping your feet nimble and unstoppable. The insides are already full of blisters, but the rhythm stays light forever.
Q.How do you deal with The Never-Stopping?
When you feel the kind of frustration The Never-Stopping 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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