I only feel sorry for Taki in that he is a 15 year old who had his first heart break with a crush. I don't think it would have been a healthy relationship if he (at 15) had become lovers with his father's former lover, especially since his dad and sensei had, and still have feelings for each other. This is really the perfect ending. Taki has a crush, but he is mature enough to understand that his feelings for his family, his father, are more important. For Taki, I'm sure any feelings for sensei would mature to become respect and love on a family level, and seeing the two most important men in his life be happy and in love would be enough for him. Not to mention, Taki is sure to have his own whirlwind romance one day, and of course we all hope that it's with his cute, thoughtful, and very open-minded friend.
I only feel sorry for Taki in that he is a 15 year old who had his first heart break with a crush. I don't think it would have been a healthy relationship if he (at 15) had become lovers with his father's former lover, especially since his dad and sensei had, and still have feelings for each other. This is really the perfect ending. Taki has a crush, but he is mature enough to understand that his feelings for his family, his father, are more important. For Taki, I'm sure any feelings for sensei would mature to become respect and love on a family level, and seeing the two most important men in his life be happy and in love would be enough for him. Not to mention, Taki is sure to have his own whirlwind romance one day, and of course we all hope that it's with his cute, thoughtful, and very open-minded friend.