Would I Survive a Yandere Relationship?

Take this test to see if you could handle a yandere!

A yandere is like a dream that turns into a nightmare. They're someone who seems lovey-dovey at first, but their love quickly turns to obsession. Think you have what it takes to survive that kind of relationship?

We'll introduce you to a yandere, and you tell us how you'd act (and react) to their every move. Then, we'll see if you survived!

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Questions Overview

1. You bump into a total cutie on the street, and they ask you on a date right away! What do you do?
  1. Accept, no hesitation! I wouldn't miss a chance like this.
  2. Shrug and say sure! Could be fun, right?
  3. Turn around and keep walking. Are they following me??
  4. I ask them to slow down and introduce ourselves, at least!
2. The cutie says they want your first date to be at a big, expensive, fancy restaurant. What do you tell them?
  1. Let's do it! Nothing but the best for my new romance.
  2. I suggest something more modest, instead, like a café.
  3. I try to bail. I'm getting a bad feeling.
  4. I one-up them and suggest we go on a cruise!
3. What are you wearing to the date?
  1. Formal attire. I want to look my best!
  2. Something nice but not too fancy. That's just polite.
  3. I'm not putting much effort in, tbh. I don't even want to go!
  4. Something ugly on purpose. I want to throw them off.
4. On the date, the cutie asks what you're looking for in a relationship. What do you say?
  1. "I want total commitment. 100%!"
  2. "I want to be able to be independent and do my own thing."
  3. "I just want someone who really understands me."
  4. "Um. I'm not looking for a relationship."
5. The day after your date, you bump into the cutie right outside your home. What are you thinking?
  1. Okay, so they're like, definitely stalking me, right?
  2. Wow! What a fun coincidence. That's wild.
  3. Great! I couldn't wait to see them again. I had so much fun.
  4. That's odd. But probably nothing, right? They must live around here.
6. The cutie asks if you want to go home with them and hang out. How do you respond?
  1. I tell them I'll call the cops if I see them again. Leave me alone!
  2. I say, "What are we waiting for? Show the way!"
  3. I ask for a second date before we move to that stage...
  4. I ask them for a raincheck. I'm kinda busy...
7. The cutie drags you to their home, where you see a framed photo of yourself on the wall. What are you thinking?
  1. Where's the exit? This is too much. Help!
  2. Aww, that's so nice! I also framed a photo of them!
  3. Okay, that's definitely weird. But maybe kind of sweet?
  4. Uh. I'm uncomfortable at this point. I can't lie.
8. The cutie asks you to come down to the basement to show you something cool. What do you do?
  1. I try to jump out the window. No way, uh uh, not a chance.
  2. I agree. I hope it's a PS5 or maybe a puppy!
  3. I lead the way! Whatever you say, cutie!
  4. I stand very still and hope they work on T-rex logic. If I don't move, they can't see me.
9. The cutie drags you to the basement, where there's a priest and a wedding ceremony waiting for you! What do you do?
  1. I walk my yandere down the aisle and say my vows. This is everything I dreamed of.
  2. I ask the priest what in the world he's doing there. Is this normal?
  3. I submit myself to my fate. Guess I'm getting married. Rats.
  4. I start shouting and hollering. Someone! Someone help!
10. You have one final chance to escape, but it turns out the cutie is totally rich and promises you anything you want. What do you do?
  1. I leave! I want to escape. I'm outta here!
  2. I stick around for a while. Money changes things.
  3. I stay! Yippee! My life is a dream! I hit the jackpot!
  4. I explode and give them a lecture about their behavior. It's unacceptable.

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In anime, a yandere is a character whose love turns to obsession, often leading them down a dark and twisted path of romance. We chatted with anime experts to tell you more!

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References

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