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*In this chapter, we see [[Konoko]] experiencing her first "ecstasy" (or "powerup") upon beating [[Barabas]], of a total of three. The second one occurs at the end of {{C|7}} after Konoko defeats a [[Fury]] and her two [[Striker]] sidekicks (arguably a boss fight | *In this chapter, we see [[Konoko]] experiencing her first "ecstasy" (or "powerup") upon beating [[Barabas]], of a total of three. The second one occurs at the end of {{C|7}} after Konoko defeats a [[Fury]] and her two [[Striker]] sidekicks (arguably a boss fight). That second ecstasy is described as "consistent with the waveforms of a [[Daodan#Daodan spike|Daodan spike]], but far more powerful". The final ecstasy takes place after Konoko beats [[Muro]] in {{C|14}}, and this time it is powerful enough to knock back bystanders or even kill them. | ||
*It is unclear what triggers the ecstasy exactly, but there seems to be some sort of feedback between Konoko's emotions (or "hormones") and the [[Chrysalis]] inside her (which neither Konoko nor the player knows about as of {{C|6}} ; the Daodan terminology used by [[Shinatama]] & [[Kerr]] and hinted at by Muro is still cryptic at this point). The first idea is a particularly high peak of [[wikipedia:adrenaline|adrenaline]]. Then again, if Konoko should feel stress or anger, it is ''during'' the fight or before it, with effects similar to [[wikipedia:fight-or-flight response|fight-or-flight response]] or [[wikipedia:second wind|second wind]]. What makes the most sense ''afterwards'' is a sort of triumphant relief, most similar to a [[wikipedia:runner's high|runner's high]] or an [[wikipedia:orgasm|orgasm]] (it sounds a lot like the latter, too). Konoko raises her arms in an uncontrolled spasm, and also becomes oblivious to her surroundings (notably, she never seems to remember going through the spasms herself), which further characterizes her state as an ecstatic [[wikipedia:trance|trance]]. | *It is unclear what triggers the ecstasy exactly, but there seems to be some sort of feedback between Konoko's emotions (or "hormones") and the [[Chrysalis]] inside her (which neither Konoko nor the player knows about as of {{C|6}} ; the Daodan terminology used by [[Shinatama]] & [[Kerr]] and hinted at by Muro is still cryptic at this point). The first idea is a particularly high peak of [[wikipedia:adrenaline|adrenaline]]. Then again, if Konoko should feel stress or anger, it is ''during'' the fight or before it, with effects similar to [[wikipedia:fight-or-flight response|fight-or-flight response]] or [[wikipedia:second wind|second wind]]. What makes the most sense ''afterwards'' is a sort of triumphant relief, most similar to a [[wikipedia:runner's high|runner's high]] or an [[wikipedia:orgasm|orgasm]] (it sounds a lot like the latter, too). Konoko raises her arms in an uncontrolled spasm, and also becomes oblivious to her surroundings (notably, she never seems to remember going through the spasms herself), which further characterizes her state as an ecstatic [[wikipedia:trance|trance]]. | ||
*It is possible that the Chrysalis is using the immediate aftermath of an intense fight as an opportunity to "come forward" and "grow" significantly, responding to physical damage ''and'' taking advantage of momentary psychological weakness. If the host is to stay unaware of the symbiosis, major physiological upgrades can only take place during a trance, or maybe while the host is asleep (although anesthesia may be necessary, as was the case during the invasive surgery experiments mentioned in {{C|12}}). See the [[Daodan]] article for more facts and speculations on the process. | *It is possible that the Chrysalis is using the immediate aftermath of an intense fight as an opportunity to "come forward" and "grow" significantly, responding to physical damage ''and'' taking advantage of momentary psychological weakness. If the host is to stay unaware of the symbiosis, major physiological upgrades can only take place during a trance, or maybe while the host is asleep (although anesthesia may be necessary, as was the case during the invasive surgery experiments mentioned in {{C|12}}). See the [[Daodan]] article for more facts and speculations on the process. | ||
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