His arc in Chap 5 literally ends with him BREAKING the delusional. realizing he can be better than the shackles he forced on himself. Realizing the world better when he isn't trapped in his guilt and can properly be there for Kris.
@gas_all_mages@_mayaamano Nocturnes the baseline where it's not too difficult (if you play on normal) and it's a pretty good introduction of the series from there. I'd recommend starting at SMT 1 and moving up from there. Each game is technically standalone but you miss out on a lot by not older entries