>>718290087
When I said I hope I misunderstood the ending I meant it. I always hated the feeling of "escapism good" that it gave me, and the more I thought about it over the years the more that bad taste worsened. I do think the actual message could've been far, far better communicated if this wasn't what Ryukishi intended but thanks for sharing a different take.
Beato is still a garbage love interest btw and Battler deserved better. I don't think any amount of ending discussion will dissuade me from disliking her.