What Happens at the End of Sachi & Mayu?

Nakayama Sachi was abandoned by her mother Yumi when she was 5 years old and grew up at an orphanage. Now that she has turned 20, she works a part-time job late night at a supermarket which opens 24 hours. Besides that, drawing pictures is her only emotional refuge. One day, Sachi is accosted by one of the supermarket's regular customers, Mayu, a 17-year-old girl who has runaway from home. On the first day of their meeting, Mayu comes to live at Sachi's apartment, and like a stray cat, she ends up staying. Mayu is cheerful but there is something fragile about her, and Sachi cannot thrust her away. A couple of days later, Sachi hears from her uncle, Nakayama Naoyuki, that he has found her mother.

Takayasu Enokido's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Mugi Kadowaki's journey. Now that she has turned 20, she works a part-time job late night at a supermarket which opens 24 hours.

How Does Mugi Kadowaki's Story End?

• Mugi Kadowaki: Mugi Kadowaki's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Alice Hirose: Alice Hirose's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.

What Does the Ending of Sachi & Mayu Mean?

The ending of Sachi & Mayu brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Mugi Kadowaki's story may not satisfy all audiences.