wow the discussion here is lively as always.
For my part I am really happy with this chapter, they at least are going somewhere now.
All that trip on the car was a big analogy to what was their relationship. Ruki on the wheel leading them with honest feelings and wishes, but in the end getting them lost in the middle of nowhere while Sacchi continued her role of submissive girl.
Thats why, when she hears Sacchi tell her to stop, to go back..she feels like she is talking about them and thus starts to cry. Because she honsetly loves her, but she fails to give Sacchi the 'protection' or cool partner she thinks Sacchi needs. + not to mention the cheating, but even if it hurt her i think the worst part was with herself, again for not meeting their expectations (hers as not being a good lover for Sacchi even when trying hard and I guess her idea of Sacchi's)
The thing is. their relationship shifts the moment Sacchi takes the wheel, Metaphorically speaking. Is that the moment when we finally see Sacchi take a step for herself after figuring out not only herself but also what she wants for herslef. She takes the lead and drives them to their destination.
I mean yeah, it was awful for her to cheat, and i am not excusing her for that. But lets all be honest until this chapter Sacchi really wasn't into their relationshp. She was the hetero playing les because of idk going with the flow, loneliness, having someone loving her after her terrible relationship, etc.
But thanks to all that ordeal she came in terms with heself, she realized she didn't need to be protected that she was strong. In short, what Ruki was struggling so hard to give her wasn't what she needed... and after seeing her broke in tears, lost and vulnerable, -"such a good girl"- she decided that she wanted to be the one to protect her.
Yeah, her way to put things clear between them came out a bit harsh, but it was clear. I am one to think that after the bomb explodes, thats it, it can't hurt anyone anymore, you take the blow and move on. So, she said it bluntly, clear all in the open and then offered Ruki to if you want, "start again"
And I don't think less of Ruki for accepting, I think the greatest love is the one that can honestly forgive.
And that little part with Sacchi talking with her sister about bringing a gf. That settled it for me. They are on the same frequency now, on a new clean page and with both partners committed.