EPISODE CONTEXT

As the twelfth and final episode, 'Sympathy Triangle' follows 'Valley of Eden,' which tested the band's dynamics under performance pressure, and now pivots to the emotional core the series has circled all season: who Kusakabe really is and why he matters to Haruta and Chika. This finale serves as the culmination of every episodic mystery's thematic undercurrent—personal history, hidden pain, and the courage to confront both. It's positioned as the payoff for viewers who stuck with the show's character-driven approach over its full run.