Okay, let’s talk about something important. Something really important. Did Violet Evergarden and Gilbert Bougainvillea *actually* end up together?
The ending is... ambiguous. It’s a whole lot of hints and winks. It leaves much to your imagination, doesn’t it? But I'm here to say: it’s pretty darn obvious, isn't it?
The "Unpopular" Opinion
Prepare yourselves. My opinion might sting a little. Especially if you're a fan of the "leave it to interpretation" route. I’m about to drop a truth bomb: They totally got together! I'm calling it right now.
Sure, the show never screams it from the rooftops. But come on! The entire series is a slow burn. A beautiful, tear-jerking, slow, slow, slow burn.
Did you see their reunion? It wasn't just a friendly hug. It felt like home. Like a soul finally finding its missing piece.
The Evidence is There (If You squint a little)
Let’s analyze, shall we? Remember all those letters Violet wrote? Each one a step closer to understanding love. Love for Gilbert.
And what about Gilbert's unwavering dedication to Violet's well-being? He literally orchestrated a fake death to protect her. Sounds like love to me!
Then there's the orphanage. Living close to the orphanage seems pretty intentional. They're both dedicating themselves to helping children. Pretty domestic if you ask me!
"But it's all subtext!" some might cry.
Subtext, schmu-text! Sometimes, the quiet moments speak the loudest. Think of them living a peaceful life close to each other. It is all I need to be convinced.
Why the Ambiguity?
Okay, I get it. Some stories thrive on ambiguity. Maybe the creators wanted to leave it up to our imaginations. To keep the spark alive.
Or perhaps, they didn't want to explicitly portray their relationship. Perhaps considering the age gap in the story's original timeline.
But let's be real. A happy ending for Violet means a happy ending *with* Gilbert. Anything else would feel... incomplete.
Let's Embrace the Romance!
Look, I'm a hopeless romantic. I want to see my favorite characters find happiness. And for Violet, that happiness lies with Gilbert.
So, I choose to believe they lived happily ever after. Sipping tea, writing letters, and finally, truly, at peace. Sue me!
Don't get me wrong. I respect other interpretations. But I'm sticking to my guns. Violet and Gilbert? Endgame. Case closed! Now, where's my tissue box? I need to rewatch the ending... again.
