I'm glad I posted this entry! I really wanted to believe that everyone stays friends forever, but there were some parties where it was a struggle to convince myself. Turns out this was a great way to get my friends to do the convincing for me. You make some excellent points! Especially about Larsa/Penelo.

He seems like one of the protagonists who most needs those interpersonal connections to stay sane.

He does! But, at the same time, I'm not sure how good he'd be at maintaining his interpersonal connections. Still, he's got some pretty determined friends who might be willing to do the maintenance on his behalf.

I actually haven't seen Advent Children; I really should!