Pain And Pleasure -v0.3- -smasochist - Lain- -

You are not a version number. You are not a glitch to be exploited. The static is not a hug.

“And you who have given yourself to the Wired… don’t forget to feel the wind.” — Lain (paraphrased) Pain and Pleasure -v0.3- -Smasochist - Lain-

Next time you feel the smile creeping across your face as the wires tighten, pause. Ask yourself: Am I processing this pain, or am I worshipping it? You are not a version number

One leads to wisdom. The other leads to a reset screen. but because of it?

What happens when a person confuses for that update signal? What happens when pleasure isn't found despite the pain, but because of it?