How Selfish I Am! Ending Explained: What Really Happened?

How Selfish I Am! Ending Explained: Even though Kumiko realizes that she won’t be able to patch things up with her former lover, she ends up preparing a meal for him. Directed by Daigo Matsui, this 2013 romance film stars Sosuke Ikematsu (Rikuo), alongside Mei Kurokawa as Yuna, Sei Ando as Kumiko, Hiroyuki Onoue as Hideki. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of How Selfish I Am!?

Even though Kumiko realizes that she won’t be able to patch things up with her former lover, she ends up preparing a meal for him. Though she lives only for going to the concerts of her favorite band, Mie curses her nonexistent luck when she’s forced to do overtime on the day of a concert. Although Tsuda somehow lives off of doing day labor, he does not have any friends and is unable to establish interaction with society. In his indolent lifestyle, Rikuo only knows how to express himself through violence. The clumsy lives of these characters intersect.

Daigo Matsui's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Sosuke Ikematsu (Rikuo)'s journey. Though she lives only for going to the concerts of her favorite band, Mie curses her nonexistent luck when she’s forced to do overtime on the day of a concert.

How Does Sosuke Ikematsu (Rikuo)'s Story End?

Sosuke Ikematsu: Sosuke Ikematsu's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
Mei Kurokawa (Yuna): Mei Kurokawa's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
Sei Ando (Kumiko): Sei Ando's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of How Selfish I Am! Mean?

How Selfish I Am!'s ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Sosuke Ikematsu may feel rushed. Daigo Matsui's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.