And so ends one of the most frustrating series ever...

A castle that has no castle, hah? That sounds very ominous and rather AU like.

In any case, I can advise taking a ferry when you're Japan. I always found it a thrilling experience, especially with the smaller ones.

Well, Sakura, you'd better hurry up!

Simoun is one of my all-time favorites and yes, more people should know about it.

Lol the chapter title’s saying what we’re all thinking

Yeah, it's obvious the author doesn't care much about Komichi and Erika's relationship.

I'm still disappointed how Sachiko basically just disappears from Yumi's life after graduation.

Wow, that ending hit me like a brick. When I first saw that scene I got so pissed off that I decided I'd better rewatch it before writing my thoughts, and I'm glad I did. Lara is not quite as heartless and aloof as I remembered, but it's still a very painful watch.

Judging by Lara's text messages it seems that her destination is some 4 hours traveling by train train away, so not around the corner. So where is she going? How will she get by? She has no money, no skills and no experience. Maybe someone scouted her to become a model? Or an idol? I mean, she is a mermaid after all.

That whole scene comes across to me as the last stage of a relationship, with one party wanting to keep trying, while the other just feels the need to move on. Mari's question why Lara had to leave feels like last-ditch effort to make her reconsider, but Mari quickly seems realize it's no use anymore. She may have asked numerous times, never getting a real answer, and right now they're standing on that platform, waiting for the train that will finally take Lara far away.

Poor, poor Mari. First she loses her mother, then her beloved Grace, and now the girl who said she'd live with her is breaking her promise big time. Mari loses her mother's keepsake, and literally dies for Lara, and mere months later it's rendered completely meaningless. I felt so sorry when she teared up, and the least Lara could have done is give her a hug, but she doesn't. It's just so heartbreaking.

Ah well. So here we have yet another yuri(-ish) show where the makers swerve away from giving two girls any type of romantic resolution, to the point of having a last scene that pretty much ruin the rest of the show. Good job, everybody!

I really have no clue what to make of Shu-chan's reaction here.

Major disgust.

But why?

I really have no clue what to make of Shu-chan's reaction here.

Soyo, your girlfriend is an idiot. She's also really sweet though. You win some, you lose some, I guess.

That's gonna be tough. You know, petitioning the government, having them vote on legalizing same-sex marriage, and of course the solving all-important decision to keep either a dog or a cat for a pet

Ganbatte!

Gabriel's grades were good enough to graduate, so why does she get sent back? And does this mean she has to do high school all over again? Did her age get reset three years as well?

Anyway, this was a fun one. Let the spin-offs commence! And, oh yeah, another anime season would be nice as well.

So what if students at the school start dating each other? I mean, it can't be that that has never happened at all, right?

And of course, the most bizarre thing is taking those pictures of girls hugging and kissing. What the ...

The whole situation between Erika and Komichi makes little sense either. What the heck is going on between them? Was Erika gone? Are they together?

I never considered dropping this one completely, but here we are.

I just wonder: Do Yuzu and Mei ever Cuddle up on a couch to watch a movie together?

That's one way of plucking a pretty flower, I guess.

Komichi's working on expanding her harem, I see.

Greasy ramen is indeed a joy, but you'd better not eat it every day, as Koizumi-san can attest!

Maybe Suzuki would have more success downing some −196 °C Strong Zero.

Owww... his is the happiest Tomo has ever looked while being in Rupa's arms.

Wow, Harumi is really serious about showing off her midriff, even when it's chilly outside. That's some dedication!

Looks like we're once again at the part of the manga where I lose track of the story. What is going on? Did the author skip over the culture festival? Why are Komichi's fellow students treating her like royalty? Why does the author make Komichi and Neko look so much alike, and why is Komichi screaming in front of Neko's window while standing barefoot in the snow, risking her health in the process?

Most importantly, where is Erika? I hope her absence doesn't imply some doomed yuri shenanigans.

Hey Mitsuki, how about you just look for another band that fits you better? You could be the band leader, writing the songs and establishing the main direction. Or how about establishing a little home studio and start a YouTube guitar channel showing off your chops, and then find people to play with? Hey, it worked for Hitori Gotō, didn't it?

Really, I have no idea what this "giving up on music" stuff is even about. It might have been true 30 years ago, but things have changed quite a bit.

So the kappa is wearing her shell as a backpack?

Oh yeah. Rin. I almost forgot about her,

And they had lots of beautiful babies popping up in manga and anime anywhere!