Man this chapter had me reminiscing on 8th grade graduation.. the way everyone is talking with a "final" tone while acting like it's fine. Totally was with ichikawa on the trying not to cry part, it all just feels like you're loosing the people forever and this captured it perfectly.
Also thank god he didn't do the pinky promise that was such a flag being put up for a time skip with them separated but happy lol. I get that the theme is they both grew as characters to be independent and self confident, like when ichikawa told anna even without her he'd still enjoy school, but no need to pretend he'd still be able to be as happy even after breaking up. Amazing! Don't want this to end...
Also norio sensei has been posting and making some risky art of yamada on Twitter lately lol