Title: 君が望む永遠 (Kimi ga Nozomu Eien) Vol. 7 LE
Original Creator: Age
Volume: 7/7
Catalog No.: ZMBZ-1761
Release Date: 8/25/04
Rating: 4/4

I take it back. Manami finally has a voice in this last volume. To be honest, I was a little disappointed with the ending. I knew what ending it was based on the bonus book that they gave, but I expected it to be a little more. The game's ending had things flushed out better including what *also* happens to Haruka (it's implied if you read the poster Takayuki looks at, but not immediately obvious). Akane and Mitsuki also settle their differences in the game, but that bitterness never made it to the latter half of the anime series.

The two episodes included here were really moving and brought back some memories. But alas, the ending was just a less than "perfect." They also had Rino singing and I think I've already mentioned that I like Minami's version better. But it still gets a 4/4 because I said so.

Bonus is the book that Haruka writes years after her awakening. Video bonus is a previous of Akane Maniax OVA.

13. Haruka has come to terms with the fact that she's been out for the last 3 years. Mitsuki is bumming and Takayuki tells Haruka that he's not currently dating anyone. Akane knows this is a lie and has Mitsuki come over to talk to Haruka. Haruka gives her a nice slap. Later, Haruka endures some rehabilitation, but despite showing determination she still suffers inside.

14/Last. Takayuki has a heartful breakup with Haruka on beach where she realizes that Takayuki is the same person she remembered three years ago. Akane reads Mayaru's Gift and sees that it parodies Haruka's tragedy. Takayuki gives up his promotion to be with Mitsuki. Years later, Haruka has published a book, a allegory of the 4 friends. Story ends with a reading (just a showing) of Haruka's book, "The Real Treasure."

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