It really saddens me that in the dream, Yoshizumi tries so hard to reach for Osanai, but he can't touch him, because he's now a ghost. They are separated by life and death. But thankfully, in reality, he can reach him and hold his hand. So he doesn't want to let it go, ever.
Not gonna lie but this final scene almost looks like he is a ghost because he sorta fades
http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/shachou_to_hisho_ai_no_shoumei/tr/92834/page/71/
Oh, I notice that just now. You're right, RamoftheForest - it's indeed dubious and a bit scary. The mangaka knows how to make us confused and throbbed. :(
His head is still visible on the pillow, so I hope that this "fading" is just a illusion!
Yeah, hopefully. :)
Chapter 3 about the dream of death makes my heart throb so much. It seems so real. And the sad promise. How they always think of each other. When the uke says that Yoshizumi has to find himself another lover to spend his life with, Yoshizumi responds that only Osanai would do, and he wants to follows him to leave this world. Oh, it's so sad but sincere how their love transcends life and death.
I'm sooo thankful that it turns out to only be a dream. Thank God they are still young and together. Yes, they will still be together for many years to come.