#StarDriver ep23: too little, too late. Sugata just wanted to confirm. It's the end game now. #anime 

How thinly veiled were Sugata's attempts? It was too obvious that Wako had long made her decision. I guess he just wanted to see if there was anything to keep him where he was at. And the answer was no.

I don't think Vanishing Age's strategy was wrong, or even flawed. They could've used their overwhelming numbers at any time, but didn't. It wasn't too late or too early. It's just that Wako, Takuto and Sugata are an unbeatable team. Correction. There WERE.

Short of the last few seconds of the episode, the highlights for me were Takuto finally realizing who his dad was and Sugata's failed attempt at a kiss. This show has taken a very gradual and even path to its finale, but it's been a fun ride.