This is surprisingly kinda good and somehow makes Immanuel Kant interesting...? I jest. I didn't expect myself to enjoy this at all, but honestly, it's a pretty unique and engaging way to explore a philosophical concept. The relationship depicted falls flat and feels ersatz, but I'm still pretty impressed that they were able to succinctly explain the thing-in-itself in such a unique way. 

I like that it has a straightforward adaption of philosophical exploration - not everything needs to be embedded into a giant worldbuilding effort. And it becomes more understandable when it's limited to the familiar and intimate. I'd like more of these kinds of perspectives.