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We all crave happy ending, but I liked the way the story folded!
It seems perfect.
One thing I want to know, what did he do afterwards, did he continue to become a ronin or did he go back to his father?
The last sentence when he assumed her happiness speaks volume about this man character. He honourable and He wouldn't chase her because of this.
For the second story I wish that kid ran and stood in front of Mitsunori and said something like "My mom says you're my dad because I look like you! See?? We have the same birth mark under our eye!"
And then Mitsunori turns and looks at the Wakana and suddenly he understands everything, then they kiss and hug and every would be okay.