From the beginning since Elma showed up, and we knew of their vague past. I knew this would be endgame... like honestly elma very much cared for her and they’ve been together for a while.
So when Kobayashi dies, Elma will be there for Tohru. I know we wouldn’t want Kobayashi to die, and somehow make her immortal or age like them but I can’t see that happening, even if I wanted.
So I for one am totally okay with this chapter development, and actually totally expected it someday.
Is it really so late ? Well manga wise yeah I guess lol, but in their life span, I don’t think so since they live for so long. But it is late in the sense that Tohru already loves Kobayashi. Though I doubt Tohru would be against having Elma as a lover someday, that blush tho
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