Many fans speculated the series was "axed" or rushed because it did not fully adapt every aspect of The Tale of Genji it was modeled after.

The main story reached its climax at Chapter 358, which served as the conclusion to the "Fourteen Beauties" project.

Terumi Minamoto successfully overcame his gynophobia (fear of women) and his aversion to milk, symbolizing his transition into adulthood.

His aunt, Kaoruko Fujiwara, revealed the experiment's true dual purpose—academic research and Terumi's personal growth—before moving to a different university to continue her work.

Because the manga officially ended at 358, any "359" content typically refers to: