The final panel of Chapter 80 is a double-page spread with no dialogue. Jirou pulls Akari into a full embrace. Her arms slowly wrap around his back. The train doors close behind them, and the train departs without her. Overhead, a station clock shows 5:30 PM. The caption reads: "They missed the train. But for the first time, neither of them was running away."
The bad news is that More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers is currently on an . This was announced by the creator, Yūki Kanamaru, in late March 2025.
Before the hiatus, the story saw Akari and Jirou reaching in their marriage practical, marking significant progress in their relationship. Meanwhile, Shiori and Minami fell behind, shaking up the power dynamics of the couples. The emotional tension was high after Akari orchestrated a scenario for Jirou to be cared for by Shiori, only to feel distressed by the results of her own matchmaking. If you'd like, I can:
The rooftop is sacred ground in manga (think School Days or Your Lie in April ). By returning to the photo location, Kanamaru shows how far the characters have come. The first photo was awkward and forced. The embrace in Chapter 80 is natural and explosive.