It might be that this has never existed until now. A notable aspect of the production is that when hypnotized, the character's eyes turn red. It transitions seamlessly from a normal state to a vacant, fish-eyed expression like in manga, creating a strong visual impact that enhances immersion.
Also, Mei Miyajima's performance is excellent, realistically portraying the gradual mental breakdown. There were subtle changes in her voice tone and timing, which was impressive.
However, the direction relies heavily on the actress's expressions and atmosphere, and the scenario feels somewhat lacking, with a series of underwhelming developments. It would have been better if the story had more ups and downs.
In the latter part, there's a scene where the man cooks for Miyajima after getting her pregnant. Despite committing the terrible act of stealing her away, he might not be a complete villain. In a sense, it could be seen as a happy ending.
Just because it's a hypnosis theme doesn't mean it treats women poorly, and Miyajima isn't a villainess who deserves revenge—she's just someone who had a one-sided crush. I felt that this gentle resolution wasn't bad for a change.
The presence of brainwashing items is weak, and it's questionable whether they are actually being brainwashed. The purpose of this work is clear, and the ending properly leads to pregnancy, giving a sense of consistency as a story. However, as a brainwashing piece, it felt somewhat lacking.
First, whenever the earphones were put on or taken off, Mei's narration tried to explain whether she was under suggestion or sane, but the transitions were hard to follow, leaving the viewer confused about her current state. It was also disappointing that she didn't wear colored contacts. To visually emphasize the character's change, colored contacts would have been desirable.
Furthermore, it's a shame that the husband never appeared. If there had been a scenario where, with her beloved right in front of her, Kashiwagi engaged in procreative sex on her dangerous day as part of pregnancy planning, the sense of guilt and tension would have been heightened. Additionally, I wanted to see a scene where the pregnancy test kit shows a positive result.
Since the setting includes earphones that can induce a hypnotic state, I wish they had utilized that ability more. For example, scenes where she returns to sanity, switches personalities for fun, or has specific fetishes implanted so she becomes a pervert without realizing it, with excitement building in the process, would have added more depth to the work.
That said, Mei's acting is a highlight. Her switch from a blank expression to an ecstatic face is very well done, and her expressive skills greatly supported the piece.