Himaruya is secretly Kiku and he's telling a story of him and his friends struggles and humor.

Alfred and Feli help him write the strips to make them funnier to cover up the sorrow.

But if he wants something to be serious, he has Yao or Arthur help. And for a little dark humor? Ivan's your man.

While writing the manga and making the anime though, they all cried through making some parts.

But this time has let them grow as close as they were before the World Wars. It's helped them let in out.

It's helped them prosper.

(I know the likely hood is low but I like that thought....)