So, as promised, the last chapter... The Epilogue! About time, I know, but I really had a hell of a year in 2014, but I'm happy to report that things are starting to finally fall into place. If any of you noticed that I started using 'Ritsu' instead of Onodera unless Takano is talking to him, I did that on purpose. I also went and edited the chapters so they're all like that. Anyway, I'm happy to say that this story is officially Completed! Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed it and maybe I'll write a new Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi story in the future, you never know. Bye guys and thank you all for your support through the reviews, favorite's and follows!

Ritsu woke up feeling warm and comfortable, and he had to admit that even though his lower back hurt whenever he shifted he couldn't have been happier. Takano had been right, back then they had been stupid teenagers and didn't have a clue on life. But they had learned so much over the years, matured, and had gotten to better understand each other ever since he'd started working at Emerald. With misunderstandings and unsure feelings cleaned up and out of the way, Ritsu felt as if a huge height had been lifted off his chest.

Takano was already awake beside Ritsu and was holding him close, tucked snuggly into his side. He could honestly say that he had never been happier. His Ritsu was back in his arms and he had no intentions of ever letting go. He was going to show him that he loved him with everything he's got. Ritsu shifted next to him and let out a light groan. Takano smirked knowingly, and leaned down to kiss his forehead. Ritsu's emerald eyes opened and he looked up with an adorable, sleepy smile.

"Morning."

"Hmm, good morning, Ritsu." Ritsu's smile widened a bit at his first name as he snuggled further into Takano's arms. Takano held him tighter while they laid in bed as the sun came through the window, feeling its warmth creep up their bodies over the sheet around their waists, They both would've liked to stay like that for a while more until...

'Grrooowl~!' That happened. Takano looked down at Ritsu in surprise. Ritsu was shocked at first before his face became a strawberry pink. Takano couldn't help but chuckle as he ruffled Ritsu's hair.

"Hungry?"

"Uh, yeah." Takano smiled as Ritsu avoided his eyes, thinking about how adorable his little, bashful Ritsu is. Leaning over, he whispered into Ritsu's ear.

"I'll take a shower and make breakfast while you take one after me." He nipped at Ritsu's ear, enjoying it as he blushed even harder before getting up to take a shower while Ritsu hid under the sheets. Ritsu couldn't deny that he was happy, even with Takano teasing him. He was still scared, but he couldn't keep hiding anymore and he was happy to say he was coming out and taking the bull by the horns.

Their daily lives after that changed. As soon as their leases were up, Takano and Ritsu moved to a bigger apartment and started living together. Yokozawa was pissed to say the least but also got over it now that he had Kirishma hanging al over him. Everyone at Emerald eventually caught on with Takano always making passes even more so now that they were back together, but no one ever said anything and just hid their smirks behind their manuscripts or computers.

All in all, everyone was settling down and becoming content with the situation between their chief editor and their former literature editor.

~The End~