As much as I was waiting for it and am glad that Asako is moving on... its still kinda bitter. Retirements are not fun for anyone.

I really wish she hadn't come to the point she had and that she had no partner after Mihoko.

I enjoyed Asako as an otokoyaku in her earlier days and as Mihoko's partner. She didn't seem to be happy with her situation and now she can do whatever she likes :-D