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Episodes twenty-two and twenty-three are a transition period for Alto. Prior to episode twenty-one, Alto had used his relationship with Ranka as an excuse to pilot for SMS. By letting her go, he finally has the opportunity to be honest with himself, but this comes at a cost: he no longer has the luxury of playing "hero" alongside SMS. Ozma drives this point home at the end of episode twenty-two.
It's important to remember that Alto always has a choice. While Klan and Luca are also Sheryl's friends (to varying degrees), neither of them has an obilgation to stay by her side until the day that she dies.
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