The Bruh Memento of Yukari the Horse

The Bruh Memento of Yukari the Horse is a recurring location and plot element in the Bad Smash Fanfic. It serves as the catalyst for The Horse Arc. At the landmark, Mitsuru and her horse were assaulted by Matpat. Mitsuru remains alive but her horse is in critical condition. She calls upon Joker to assist her in euthanasia. Joker summons Satanael (The Big Gun Ghost) to shoot Yukari.

Event Synopsis
At the start of the Horse Arc. Mitsuru is attacked by Matpat. She survives the explosion but her horse is put into a colicing state. Mitsuru calls upon Joker to assist in Yukari's euthanasia.

The events that unfold here ultimately propel Mitsuru to find the killer of her horse, that being Matpat. However, Mitsuru is completely oblivious to Matpat's identity. Her quest brings her to Athena Asamiya, whom Mitsuru mistakes as the killer. Mitsuru discovers that Sheng Long is the actual supposed killer right before Athena kills herself.The next book starts with Mitsuru returning to this location. She comes to the revelation that there is a greater evil in the world behind her horse's death. She goes to find this greater evil (Sheng Long), but leaves unsuccessful. Mitsuru learns that Sheng Long was a hoax created by Athena and Henry J Waternoose. With Waternoose as the final target she seeks out his blood. In the climatic encounter with Waternoose, Mitsuru discovers that Waternoose was the true killer of her horse. However, Waternoose was attempting to trophy Mitsuru when she was competing. The failed attempt at her capture is what rendered Mitsuru crippled. Mitsuru retaliates on Waternoose killing him in one fell swoop. She rampages through the Scare Floor hunting for any information that can tell her about the trophying scheme before detonating the factory

Location
The location itself is a train underpass right outside the shopping center that houses IGA, CVS, and Rajjles. After the events that unfold there it becomes a memorial for those respective events.

Other Appearances
After its usage in Book III, The Bruh Memento gains a high level of thematic significance. Thematically, the Bruh Memento is a reminder to Mitsuru of her hardships. It is a manifestation of what she fears most, the death of those she loves. Book IV starts Mitsuru back at the Bruh Memento. She is initially found sleeping there, possibly because Mitsuru seeks emotional comfort. Her character arc initially began at the same location. The chapter's name, Rebirth, could further support that the location choice is symbolic of her internal rebirth. Before the final battle, Mitsuru is aware of the consequences that can happen. She returns to this location one last time with no signs of emotional distress. She has officially conquered her fear and accepts the temporary nature of not only herself, but those around her. Mitsuru accepts her fate and kisses the wall of the bridge, saying "see you soon."

Comparison to the Tree of Rebirth
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD

Mitsuru at the end of final battle is unable to hold the form of Kasuigi any longer. She succumbs to her fate and lets Kasuigis body take her away. After the body of Kasuigi vaporizes into the second sun. It can be assumed that Mitsuru and Waluigi's souls achieved a god-like status. In the middle of Kenya lies a large tree. The tree was born from the bodies of the two and portrays their bodies peacefully hanging as branches.

The Bruh Memento had always brough Mitsuru physical and emotional anguish. Its gritty and industrial nature could symbolize Mitsuru's initial relationship with the world. The world was bitter and harsh, but Mitsuru never stood up for herself. Yukari dies under the bridge, and Mitsuru is seen weeping under it. The obstruction of sunlight by the bridge could symbolize Mitsuru feeling trapped. A large darkness is encroaching over her shoulders.

Mitsuru, unlike her steed, has what remains of her body buried in an open field. The lush grasslands of Kenya symbolize her final gain of freedom. She has escaped the evil that plagued her and the universe. She is now at peace with the universe and has become one with it. Her body on the tree displays of face of content, a face of accomplishment.

Mitsuru goes from succumbing to evil to succumbing to fate. Overall, the relationship between the two locations visualises Mitsuru finding herself in the bitter world and achieving freedom to be herself. This is supported by what she leaves at the Bruh Memento before she goes to fight her final battle, her Evoker. Her evoker enabled her to summon her persona, the mask she used to face hardship. She no longer needs to hid behind a facade to face the world. Mitsuru has come to acceptance for who she truly is. She leaves behind what she thought she was and grows into the tree of who she really is.

In Other Media
The Bruh Memento of Yukari the Horse makes an appearance as a playable stage in Super Smash Bros Ultimate as Yukari's Death. It features a flat stage similar to Final Destination, with a single platform on the left acting as the bridge. Satanael stands in the background with his gun pointed to Yukari. The song chosen for the stage was LifeLight. In an interview with the developers, the stated that they wanted to use With the Stars and Us from Persona 5, but they did not have the budget to license it.