: Offer a concise summary of Chapter 12 without revealing too much or spoiling it for new readers. Highlight key events and developments.

They don't have makeup sex. They don't kiss. Instead, Sota offers to make omurice (a comfort food callback to Chapter 3). The final panels show them eating breakfast in silence again, but this time, the silence is comfortable. Rio thinks inside her head: "The refrigerator is still humming. But now it sounds like home."

Chapter 12 marks a transition from the initial shock of the premise to the long-term psychological consequences. Character Isolation

| Character | Chapter 12 Arc | |-----------|----------------| | | Moves from passive waiting to active boundary-setting. Her frustration is valid and relatable. | | Aoi | Avoidant attachment style exposed. He’s not malicious, but he’s also not ready for a real relationship. |

The chapter emphasizes that once the boundary is crossed, there is no "reset" button. The characters find themselves "stuck on ideas of other people" rather than engaging with each other, leading to a bleaker, more realistic outlook on their future. Discussion Points for Fans