I personally think this was a great way to end everything between them (what I mean is showing that he didn't ened up with Aya like a typical story would have went after he read the novel) Me personally I liked NishinoxJunpei from the start. Still got 2 more chapters to read so I hope this manga doesn't decide to go crazy and mess up this perfect scene of possible chance they might get back together later on in their life. Too bad there isn't a side story or something showing what happens later in life with all of them.