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l’m genuinely happy that Koyuki and Igarashi were finally able to be honest with each other and let go of their guilt and resentment, but that doesn’t mean they’re meant to be together romantically. Their relationship was unhealthy for both of them. Igarashi made Koyuki feel inferior, belittled the things she liked, shared private details about their relationship even after she asked him not to, kissed her without her consent, and pressured her to take things further when she wasn’t ready. These things shouldn’t be overlooked just because they finally made peace with each other.
And this is part of why I see such a difference between Igarashi and Minato. Minato has his own flaws and insecurities, and I’ve never claimed he’s perfect, but he genuinely cares about Koyuki and her feelings. Their relationship is built on mutual respect and understanding, and even when they struggle to communicate, they genuinely want to understand each other. They bring out the best in one another and help each other grow, slowly learning to face their insecurities instead of letting them define them.
I’m glad Koyuki and Igarashi can heal and move forward as friends, because forgiveness doesn’t mean you have to fall in love again. Koyuki deserves to choose someone because she genuinely loves him, not because she feels lonely or obligated to return his feelings. And the way she looks at Minato, the feelings he brings out in her, and the connection they share are simply different. Her heart has always been leading her toward Minato.🥹
2026-11-02 15:34:45