Oh god when I see Chitose beside Ryunosuke, my tears broken down. Ryu fulfilled one of his promise, making up for the lost time with Chitose.
We finally get to see the whole picture. . . .
the dog. . . . Those soldiers just beat the dog to !! WHAT THE ACTUAL ****. They even arrested Ichiki for trying to protect the dog!!! And then Ibuki's was stamped traitor. Good god . . . I cantt . . .
Seeing Izuru gave birth in the air really gave me a very painful feeling in my gut.
Yuzuru . . . . An ace pilot coming back alive. Being shamed for it. . . But I'm glad he resolved himself to train youngster to defend themself.
I can't believe I'm saying it but I felt really wholesome with Chizuru comforting Toyokichi remembering their age gap. And it seems because Toyokichi was the receiving end. And after her hardships especially helping delivering a baby, I somewhat feel that Chizuru became very mature.
I was overjoyed when I finally saw Izasa. I was really looking forward to see Tachibana as well. They're one of my fav couples! I was waiting for their reunion! And then we got reminded that she was in Hiroshima . . . tending her father . . . Got the impact by the cruel bomb. For 10 days . . . They were happy. And Izasa became the ultimate giga Chad who keep his heart for one woman only. Bittersweet yet very prescious.
And we finally get to the end Tora and Kaoru They were finally able to pass without leaving a regret. Surrounded by their loved ones. Oyasumi Tora, Kaoru, you have fulfilled your promise. And your story will live on.
And now we got the reincarnation part. AAAAA, it was really unexpected, I know the title should've given it away, but given the series tone, I really couldn't guess!
And we're seeing Izasa and Misao!! Look at their ring fingers! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Morinaga Sensei I love you!!!! Seeing both of them all well was enough to break my tears again.
Seeing everyone in this life all well is truly joyus. And oh goddd, Chitose being present also brings me a great joy!
Also, is that Toyokichi and Chizuru in around the same age? AAAA That means their love can bloom again without worry.
Who would've thought! The series started with Tora proposing to Kaoru ended with their wedding. Happy wedding to both of you. May your love cycles as life circles back.
Definitely a masterpiece on my list. Guiding us to get to know the characters and resonate with them, and then giving us another look of war from their side, from people who don't want to do anything with it, from people who got dragged because the higher voice said that it's an honor. God I wish this got adapted to manga.
Sorry for the gigantic wall of text. Lots of emotions to unpack from this chapter. Thank you so much for Citrus Project for bringing us in this ride till the end. And absolutely massive thanks for Morinaga Miku sensei for delivering us this masterpiece.
Adieu everyone, may we all find love that everlasting as Kaoru and Tora.