This story is wonderful and the ending tying all knots beautifully together. It's not the destination but the journey that counts, and this story thoroughly illustrates that philosophy. She grew up and obtained the strength to confess her guilt to everyone, and then decided to face the judgment...
Note: Pg 9 translation of the page in case if you're interested:
Left page of the book:
Kimura: Mr. Yamada is currently entertaining the guest from Beijing.
Right page of the book:
Chen: Good morning Mr. Tanaka.
Tanaka: Good morning Miss Chen.
Chen: What time is today's meeting?
Tanaka: The...
He's really always getting the short end of the stick! Hahaha. But all in all, he's really a positive guy despite living in all the weirdos. If it's me I'd become one of them fairly quickly lol.