But that is the nature of the forbidden. It was never meant to stay. Only to haunt the garden long after it is gone.
Nagito finds a twisted sense of "hope" in his own decay, believing his death will serve as a stepping stone for others. Losing A Forbidden Flower Nagito
In "Losing a Forbidden Flower," this trope is applied to Nagito, usually in relation to the protagonist Hajime Hinata. The choice of the Hanahaki trope is particularly biting for Nagito’s character because he already suffers from canon illnesses (Frontotemporal Dementia and Lymphoma). Adding a supernatural, emotional illness emphasizes his belief that he is "trash" unworthy of a cure. Themes of Self-Sacrifice and Despair Losing a Forbidden Flower: The Agony and Paradox