Hi all, something occurred to me while watching clips/episodes, and it might actually be in fringe, body horror territory.

There's a good chance that the whole "borrowing" thing might be a mistranslation (in concept) from Japanese to English, and there's a good chance it was asked/answered in the light novel (which I don't have access to, being in England), so I'm hoping someone can answer my query/thought.

Melfina said that she "borrowed" a body to inhabit, and that it took time for it to be "tailored" for her needs, right?

So... does this mean she literally (with or without permission/willingly or not) possessed the body of a seventeen year old girl, modifying it over time (e.g. the wings)? Or did she actually create the blank body she's puppeteering herself as an avatar (meaning no body horror fringe squickness)?

If it's the former, how do you think the host would react knowing that she's basically doing "wifely duties" with what's basically a stranger (the MC) while in the mental backseat? Is she even aware or is she "asleep"?

Since Melfina was Summoned by him, does that mean she'd also be tied to him in someway, despite Melfina being the willing target?

Can anyone clarify on the origin of "Mel's" body?

Thanks!