[Mentar]

Based on musouka's translation...

Spoiler for about c265:

...it seems that we got a much greater closure to the arc than I ever expected. Hayate confesses much more strongly than I would have considered possible. However, it comes as a steep "price": Hata seems to indicate that the splitup between Athena and Hayate is final, and that Hayate is prepared (well, in actuality rather currently unprepared) to find a new love. What a deadly confession that was in the end...

So, the EOTW arc was a full standalone. It might also "open up" Hayate for new romance in the future, now that he found closure to his past. So, while I don't want to bury Athena's chances completely, the ending definitely does not bode well for her.

I also need to alter my opinion on Athena. It's obvious that I wronged her in the past, when I criticized what I perceived to be selfishness and a controlling attitude. Her eventual decision to release Hayate to Nagi, in this new life of his, was noble and very selfless. All the best to you, girl. May you find happiness!