Just my two cents, but have you ever considered that maybe there won’t be a conventional happy ending for these two? I mean, obviously before this event Akihito settled down for a while to almost a housewife, and he didn’t find it too revulsive, but I can’t imagine him being content with doing that for a life time. Maybe at one point they will be back to the chasing game, rinse and repeat, and such a dynamic relationship is definitely gonna entice and capture Asami’s heart :p
That's absolutely an option, and one I wouldn't be surprised to see happen. Thank you for your kind reply!
I don't know if Sensei intends to apply real world problems/solutions here, but it does seem that both Asami and Akihito are respecting and accepting who and what each other are. Trying to change to be what someone else wants never ends well. Asami, at least, is pretty adamant about preserving who Akihito as is, which is why he told him to go ahead and do whatever he was going to do, even if hurt his business (and also, he was pretty sure he could mitigate any damage Akihito caused).
It's too bad that Akihito is always on edge concerning their relationship, but in the same respect, his doubts also keep Asami on edge... which makes for an interesting dynamic.
You're right. Asami never seems too worried about any damage Akihito might cause and Akihito seems to have turned more towards a "I'll take out everyone but you, I'll use my talents to watch your back" kind of mindset.
When I wrote the original post, I think I was in more of a real world mindset instead of a VF mindset.
Thank you for your kind response!
Can I just say that I'm all for the fact that Asami and Akihito legit love each other & genuinely want to be together? I know that love isn't always enough & Asami being a leader in organized crime plays a HUGE factor in their relationship, but it's nice to see that these two honestly care for one another. They fight for each other and Asami even sent Akihito away to try to protect him. It didn't work, but it's the thought that counts :)
I mean, I can't see their relationship working out unless one of them makes a huge concession, totally at odds with their personality. Like Akihito turning into a quiet little pet that stays out of the way or joining Asami's organization, or Asami leaving organized crime and becoming a legitimate businessman, which would leave a giant black hole in the structure and, let's be honest, his enemies would never allow it. Maybe if they both faked their deaths and ran off to America...
Anyway, however it all plays out, it's a nice thing to know.