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Wataru has always loved Minato he was just too afraid to admit it.
Wataru’s whole situation has actually been very clear from the beginning: he’s in love with Minato, but he’s afraid that if he admits it, everything will fall apart. So he hides behind the phrase “my best friend.” At some point, this starts to drive the audience crazy, because from the outside, it’s obvious this level of possessiveness, jealousy, and sensitivity isn’t just friendship. But Wataru can’t even admit it to himself.
And this isn’t just about being “cowardly.” It’s more about this: Minato is the most important person in his life. If he confesses his feelings and they aren’t returned, or things go wrong, he risks losing not only his love but also their friendship. That’s a huge risk. So he chooses to suppress his feelings. And honestly, that’s a very human response.But of course, the reason we get frustrated while watching is this: Minato is the complete opposite. He’s open. He’s clear. He knows he’s in love and doesn’t hide it. He doesn’t back down. He keeps going even though he knows he might get hurt. That’s why the audience naturally sides with him because he’s the honest one, the brave one.
Minato’s patience is also one of the strongest aspects of the story. It’s not some cliché “endless patience.” He genuinely gets hurt, tired, and hopeless at times. But despite that, he sees the truth inside Wataru and holds onto it. He’s not waiting for nothing he’s waiting because he feels something real.
On Wataru’s side, there’s a constant internal conflict. He wants to get closer to Minato, but at the same time, he pulls away. Sometimes he gives hope, and then he puts up the “we’re just friends” wall again. This back-and-forth exhausts the audience, but it’s also what makes the story feel real because people are like this in real life, especially when emotions are involved.
As for the “becoming a couple” moment in the final episode yes, it might seem a bit rushed from the outside, but it actually isn’t. This isn’t a newly formed love. That love was always there. Wataru simply chose to stop running away from it. So it doesn’t feel like a transformation, but rather a moment of acceptance. And that makes it more meaningful because accepting who you already are is more powerful than suddenly becoming someone else.
Now the real question is: what kind of person will Wataru be now that he’s no longer running away? Until now, we’ve only seen his suppressed, withdrawn side. But from here on, we’ll see a Wataru who truly loves and expresses it. That will completely change the dynamic. Also, up until now, the relationship was something mostly carried by Minato. From here on, the balance will shift. We’ll need to see that Wataru loves just as deeply. If they write this well, the story can become much more satisfying. Because this isn’t about a friendship turning into love it’s about a love that already existed finally refusing to hide anymore.
And yes… we’re still a little annoyed with Wataru 😄
And this isn’t just about being “cowardly.” It’s more about this: Minato is the most important person in his life. If he confesses his feelings and they aren’t returned, or things go wrong, he risks losing not only his love but also their friendship. That’s a huge risk. So he chooses to suppress his feelings. And honestly, that’s a very human response.But of course, the reason we get frustrated while watching is this: Minato is the complete opposite. He’s open. He’s clear. He knows he’s in love and doesn’t hide it. He doesn’t back down. He keeps going even though he knows he might get hurt. That’s why the audience naturally sides with him because he’s the honest one, the brave one.
Minato’s patience is also one of the strongest aspects of the story. It’s not some cliché “endless patience.” He genuinely gets hurt, tired, and hopeless at times. But despite that, he sees the truth inside Wataru and holds onto it. He’s not waiting for nothing he’s waiting because he feels something real.
On Wataru’s side, there’s a constant internal conflict. He wants to get closer to Minato, but at the same time, he pulls away. Sometimes he gives hope, and then he puts up the “we’re just friends” wall again. This back-and-forth exhausts the audience, but it’s also what makes the story feel real because people are like this in real life, especially when emotions are involved.
As for the “becoming a couple” moment in the final episode yes, it might seem a bit rushed from the outside, but it actually isn’t. This isn’t a newly formed love. That love was always there. Wataru simply chose to stop running away from it. So it doesn’t feel like a transformation, but rather a moment of acceptance. And that makes it more meaningful because accepting who you already are is more powerful than suddenly becoming someone else.
Now the real question is: what kind of person will Wataru be now that he’s no longer running away? Until now, we’ve only seen his suppressed, withdrawn side. But from here on, we’ll see a Wataru who truly loves and expresses it. That will completely change the dynamic. Also, up until now, the relationship was something mostly carried by Minato. From here on, the balance will shift. We’ll need to see that Wataru loves just as deeply. If they write this well, the story can become much more satisfying. Because this isn’t about a friendship turning into love it’s about a love that already existed finally refusing to hide anymore.
And yes… we’re still a little annoyed with Wataru 😄
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