Sure feels like a last chapter. Or second to last, as it may be.
She knows him.
Keeping the mask or him, easy choice.
I didn't like her much in the beginning, but she certainly grew on me. Best girl, and that's a tough competition. I like the characters overall in this series.
Remember, flat is justice and medium is premium
Agree with the latter, don't care about the former. Nor what you responded to. But overall, it's not important. There are other things that are.