I honestly don't think it was a bad idea that shino delivered the ring. Yes, it will cause more damge at first but in the long run it will also make nozomi move on sooner or later after whatever Drama the author has in Store for us next. 
I know we all want happyness for both of them, even if it means they probably won't find it together. Sometimes you have to even go separate ways to move on with your own problems. I see them separating for a while sooner or later.
Whatever, Let's See what the next chapters got going for them that makes my Wall of Text look stupid.