The Red Balloon
The Red Balloon Slipped from Her Hand
The harder I reach, the more it drifts away.
By Katsuki Mitsumori
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A small shadow-girl reaching for a heart-shaped red balloon. Yet the balloon forever floats just a few centimeters out of reach and can never be grasped. Its string was cut long ago, and the red wax dripping from it quietly tells the story of 'something lost.' Shaped like hope, it slips further the closer you get. And so she shares the same curse as The Fingertip, who rules over 'just a little more.'
Relationships with other curses
A disciple carrying on The Fingertip's 'never quite reaching' philosophy. Drawn to the dying flame of the match girl Ember through a shared sense of fragility.
How to deal with this curse
The Red Balloon embodies the everyday frustration of "masterpieces." 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 completely private place to do exactly that.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is The Red Balloon?
The Red Balloon is a R-rarity yokai in the "Noroppi Zukan" of the emotional journaling app Noroi Nikki, in the "Masterpieces" category, also known as "The Red Balloon Slipped from Her Hand." A small shadow-girl reaching for a heart-shaped red balloon. Yet the balloon forever floats just a few centimeters out of reach and can never be grasped. Its string was cut long ago, and the red wax dripping from it quietly tells the story of 'something lost.' Shaped like hope, it slips further the closer you get. And so she shares the same curse as 【ユビサキ】, who rules over 'just a little more.'
Q.How do you deal with The Red Balloon?
When you feel the kind of frustration The Red Balloon 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.
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