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Yes, they are implicit comparisons. I very much agree with what you're driving at though. It just doesn't seem appropriate to end the series having Taiga and Ryuji not become literally in love, but still having that kind of "soulmates and companions" relationship. An appropriate ending IMHO would be an all out announcement of love from Taiga to Ryuji, or no one ends up with anybody, but everyone becomes more mature and wise.
The perfect ending for me would be somewhat a borrowed concept from H&C. There would be a flashback to the starting message on the first episode after the final climax is resolved. Taiga would give Ryuji a kiss or a hug, signaling their relationship, and after a dialogue between the two (with reference to that message), the last episode ends. I cross my fingers there won't be an epilogue episode.
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