Quote Originally Posted by Buffalobiian
Regarding the "couple hasn't progressed" thought, I remember in the first episode, Izumida introduced himself as Ryoko's subordinate. By episode 13, the didn't, or perhaps couldn't finish what he thought he was to Ryoko. That in itself is progress IMO.
The couple progressed.
Izumida said he was able to do anything when he's with her.
Ryoko was nearly kissing him on multiple occasions, even when he wasn't sleeping/coma