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But I wish them all the happiness in the world --- Mashiro's mom too. She wasn't the best mom, obviously, but her situation is something I don't think I would have been able to stay sane for as well.
Also, the author's note at the very end really struck me to the core. I think it's the first time I've seen an author outrightly tell the readers to think about how the characters continue on even after the story's ending. In my mind, they'll live happily together until they grow old. And the mom would finally have the help she needed.
I have a feeling I'll be thinking a lot about this story.