: The chapter begins with Akane confronting Aqua about their lack of physical intimacy, stating she is willing to take their relationship further. Aqua hesitates, leading Akane to question if he actually has romantic feelings for her.
Chapter 72 of the manga , titled "Freedom" (自由, Jiyū), is a pivotal chapter that serves as the emotional climax of the "Private" arc. It explores the complex relationship between Aqua Hoshino and Akane Kurokawa while seemingly concluding Aqua's years-long quest for revenge. Plot Summary
: Aqua reveals to Akane that he believes his search for his father—the man responsible for Ai’s death—is over. Having discovered a half-brother (Taiki Himekawai) through DNA testing, he deduced that their shared biological father was a man who died years ago in a murder-suicide.