So, so glad that Ayako has come to terms with how she feels. Hopefully it's not too complicated for them both to take it to the next level , becoming official and what not. I can already see Asuka also not believing what she's hearing. These 2 are stupid into each other. Haha
I wouldn't be surprised if this happened based on Asukas comments, "how many things has she thrown away for my sake", and "she's coddling me way too much". Its possible Asuka could come to a conclusion like, shes only saying she loves me for my sake, or take make me feel better, or something. Or perhaps Asuka could feel guilty about her mothers new realization, thinking that she herself is responsible for it, and therefore tries to distance herself for her mothers sake.
Personally though I feel like any misunderstanding that arises will get resolved in the next chapter as I see the two of them having a conversation about this new situation, the real discussion being how they will move forward from this point on and possibly setting ground rules if they want to hold off on things until Asuka graduates. Although I really hope they dont unless they eventually fail and give into each other because I dont want a time skip.