The ACE bandages, the clothes, the gender dysphoria, the comments—I had a feeling the mangaka was either trans himself or extremely informed and supportive of the LGBTQ+ community and it turns out he is a transman (woo hoo fuck yeah represent!!)
I’m also flinching at the ACE bandages because bRO YOUR RIBS AGGH. And that scene with the blood... I felt part of myself died in solidarity with Ryou.
Ten years into the future with the same 4 panel format as the four seasons pass. They actually visit Hawaii for their anniversary. They reminisce when they first exchanged rings. They have a pet dog. They still have their silly, intimate, and little moments especially in a domestic setting. These moments are what reminds them why they love each and have been together.