Probably the only author ever to perform a redemption arc well without glorifying or brushing over any toxic abusive behavior. The author clearly called out Kan’s unforgivable actions for what it was and kept them that way without ever trying to justify his actions because it could never be justified. But even so, they managed to give Yumi and Kan a most fitting end. They loved each other and fit together like puzzle pieces but the timing was just not right - it was never meant to be.
I’m glad there was no huge overblown apology scene with tears and hugs because that shit is just not realistic. No one does that in real life. An apology never makes the pain disappear. It only forces you to relive it and gives you a temporary relief or satisfaction, but in the end, you must find a closure on your own. Not having an apology scene made it clear no one was trying to justify anyone’s actions. They all know abuse is abuse and simply tried their best to move on from their mistakes without forgetting the past that happened. I’m truly glad both Kan and Yumi found their own happy ending away from each other. Their lives intersected once and it was beautiful and tragic, but it should never intersect again.
Probably the only author ever to perform a redemption arc well without glorifying or brushing over any toxic abusive behavior. The author clearly called out Kan’s unforgivable actions for what it was and kept them that way without ever trying to justify his actions because it could never be justified. But even so, they managed to give Yumi and Kan a most fitting end. They loved each other and fit together like puzzle pieces but the timing was just not right - it was never meant to be.
I’m glad there was no huge overblown apology scene with tears and hugs because that shit is just not realistic. No one does that in real life. An apology never makes the pain disappear. It only forces you to relive it and gives you a temporary relief or satisfaction, but in the end, you must find a closure on your own. Not having an apology scene made it clear no one was trying to justify anyone’s actions. They all know abuse is abuse and simply tried their best to move on from their mistakes without forgetting the past that happened. I’m truly glad both Kan and Yumi found their own happy ending away from each other. Their lives intersected once and it was beautiful and tragic, but it should never intersect again.