Yeah I don't know how much of a hand Okada had in these last two episodes, but there definitely felt something a bit off from usual in them. If what I am reading about her changes is true, it seems many of the issues actually stem from her
. Just not as sharp as the previous episodes in characterization, and overall drama. I also just thought the show peaked a couple episodes ago with Hakaze and Aika and just didn't manage to follow it up very well.
This is definitely a story whose journey was greater than the end. Criminally underappreciated show. A very solid 8/10.