@_thestranger_
Here's a better ending: Everyone learns how to take care of their own problems without depending on, and pushing their dramas onto their acquaintances. Taking responsibility for their words, actions and getting some agency is how these characters will really get out of this spiral. "I need X." "Save me Y." "I can only be with Z to escape this hell." is the mentality that closes the doors to personal growth. Reiji is slowly learning that. He doesn't
need Chako, he just needs to face himself and grow some confidence. And the reverse should be true.