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Even though the last few episodes were anime original, I thought the 2nd half of the series was where it had most of its strength. While the 1st half of the series was amusing with 5 2/3 episodes worth of antics and fanservice, it just felt like it was missing out on its potential.
The last episode was certainly moving up until where Yuuko "disappeared", and I would have said that things were executed perfectly had it stayed that way. I have to say that I didn't like the twist ending. I much would have preferred Kirie and Teiichi talking at the Kanoe family plot or their middle school graduation ceremony where it's clear that Teiichi still loves Yuuko but they're glad that Yuuko would be at peace now.
As it is, I am tempted to downgrade the series to a 6/10 or a 7/10 just on how the ending just didn't quite jive with the rest of the episode. Up until this episode, I was still thinking this series was a 8/10 based on a very strong and emotional second half.
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