I base this off my own experience so it's subjective-- yes, I believe Yumi still loved him regardless of the beatings. It's not so simple to fall out of love with someone you truly care about, especially when there's history there like these two had. Again, speaking from experience, I knew that what was happening wasn't right, but there was always that hope that he would return to how it was before.
Wondering what would have happened if Yumi never got hit is kinda moot imo. They are the people they are now because of what happened.
You are right.
I just can never let go. It's always what if, what could have been, maybe type thinking for me.
Did he stop loving him as a boyfriend when he started getting hit?
If he'd never been hit, do you think they would have stayed together or would yumi eventually end up with the other guy?
This story has been a bitter ride. Even though it's ended, I don't feel satisfied.