I personally liked it! I have my own issues and I think that like some people said this is only tye beginning of Kuro's healing process.
The inner child thing is so true though. You guys should look up a psychology video called the inner child 30 therapy challenge (thumbnail image of stuffed dog). But for those who aren't going to look it up. Basically it talks about how people with overactive defenses, trauma, and etc. How they are very guarded and when they react to remember to ground themselves in the present while thinking actively on what made them react and trying to understand why it happened and how to soothe themselves or that it's a bigger problem that they'll have to tackle when they have time to. It helps people practice mindfulness and taking a pause (paws cause the dog or object is used as an anchor and a symbol of what your inner child is telling you).
Anyway, I liked it a lot (this chapter). Seriously, and I'm thrilled that Nanaki didn't try to kiss Kuro. She hugged and consoled her even though she was still hurting herself. She even almost didn't wanna open the door. There was definitely some hesitation (I saw anyway). But she knew she wanted to talk to Kuro.
I'm looking forward to the end and if it is a "bad end" I'll pretend this is the end LOL
Yeah know with actual communication and sharing like Nanaki said,"You're finally sharing your problems with me." She even said she knew she was mean to Kuro. This is good. That she didn't say oh lol that was the old me so it doesn't count. She held herself accountable and that takes a lot for anyone to admit they're wrong or a bully.