This should be rated higher. Mamiya's facial expression and the light from the elevator door splitting them in the middle lean more towards "It's too late." But I'd still like to think it's an open ending. It's funny how Homura said Mamiya hasn't changed because it's true—he still loves Homura and even clings to him when he apologizes. But at the same time, unlike before, Mamiya can't easily promise to give up everything to be with him.
Homura isn't the only one to blame for being a coward. Mamiya is a coward too for leaving that decision up to Hamura (something Mamiya himself admits). He could have just not gotten married if he truly loves Homura. It's sad how many gay people have felt pressured to get married to conform. I know of one instance, and they eventually separated.
Homura said he's "the boss whom I pined for from the bottom of my heart," and after avoiding him for so long, he suddenly asked to get back together. It's clear that they both still love each other, so I think it's better to divorce their wives than to continue pretending. The wives deserve someone who truly loves them. I know it's not easy, especially since they have children. But children will grow and have families of their own, and they'll be left in a loveless marriage with regrets. When their kids mature, they'll come to understand why their parents made the choice to divorce.
It's been 8 years, and they still love each other. Life is short. One of them could die unexpectedly. They missed that chance 8 years ago, and a faulty elevator gave them another one now. Fate gave them this second chance to apologize and reconcile. It wouldn't be easy, but it would be harder to look back and realize they missed it again.
Sorry for rambling. What I really meant is that I like this, and I wish it has a happy ending.
This should be rated higher. Mamiya's facial expression and the light from the elevator door splitting them in the middle lean more towards "It's too late." But I'd still like to think it's an open ending. It's funny how Homura said Mamiya hasn't changed because it's true—he still loves Homura and even clings to him when he apologizes. But at the same time, unlike before, Mamiya can't easily promise to give up everything to be with him.
Homura isn't the only one to blame for being a coward. Mamiya is a coward too for leaving that decision up to Hamura (something Mamiya himself admits). He could have just not gotten married if he truly loves Homura. It's sad how many gay people have felt pressured to get married to conform. I know of one instance, and they eventually separated.
Homura said he's "the boss whom I pined for from the bottom of my heart," and after avoiding him for so long, he suddenly asked to get back together. It's clear that they both still love each other, so I think it's better to divorce their wives than to continue pretending. The wives deserve someone who truly loves them. I know it's not easy, especially since they have children. But children will grow and have families of their own, and they'll be left in a loveless marriage with regrets. When their kids mature, they'll come to understand why their parents made the choice to divorce.
It's been 8 years, and they still love each other. Life is short. One of them could die unexpectedly. They missed that chance 8 years ago, and a faulty elevator gave them another one now. Fate gave them this second chance to apologize and reconcile. It wouldn't be easy, but it would be harder to look back and realize they missed it again.
Sorry for rambling. What I really meant is that I like this, and I wish it has a happy ending.