I love the way the chapter title is Starry Night. Despite there being no stars in the sky in the chapter, Shaun really did see the stars that night. So cute! Emilyko x Shaun has been a low key ship for us since they've been pretty close from the beginning and there have been a few ship crumbs in the story. At first it was sorta explained with Shaun having a lot of younger siblings and naturally being in a caretaker role makes him think of his younger sister when he's with Emilyko. But there was still something about their moments that felt like there could still be something more... I'm so giddy that it may actually be going somewhere with Shaun.
Shaun, if Emilyko thinks she can't be with you all after this because she's an outsider... just turn her into a part of your family permanently! 😘
sidenote: did anyone else vague death flag vibes from that convo LOL. like, Emilyko thinks she has the least going for her and to live for, so she may try to sacrifice herself so she feels like she was useful and served a purpose for Kate? Kate, let alone Patrick, Shaun, John, Lou, Ram, and Ricky would never let that happen at least. I understand why she feels like a fraud, but I hope she realizes she got where she was and made so many lovely friends through her own choices and being her sweet self. She's very loved and admired.