Now that they both know their feelings for each other and we know how long each has pined for the other, what obstacle prevents them from getting together? The mother is no longer much of an issue; and honestly, if Emma is having all these feelings while taking these actions, she should end her marriage regardless of the outcomes here. Will Hario fight this or will we just sort of avoid being direct with each other again? Will Takara bow out because Hario loves his wife, even if the wife just admitted she has always loved her?

I know there is a volume after this one, and maybe another after, so I'm interested in if things stall and what would be the reason. My only problem with the series lately has been the feeling it's been stuck in this ruminative state for quite some time and has become a bit repetitive as a result, without compelling reasons. I'm not as excited by the chapters of wonderings and pining anymore. I want them to get together, so we can deal with what comes next; feels like there's a lot of new story there. Still enjoy the series. I just feel this "they can't get together until the end" thing nagging at me and explaining some of the pacing issues I've been having. I hope whatever happens feels natural.

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