While it's very much a slice of life, I've always felt that it was just a slow moving drama series, and finally, I think we have the friction we need for both characters to grow. It's interesting that Shino still refers to her brother with other people as if he's still very much alive, albeit far away, while Nozomi has completely avoided that part of her life. I hope they both get some closure, although I think the ending will most likely involve them moving away from each other for growth. They both need to learn how to be independent again.