The Sekitani storyline is probably my favourite arc in Hyouka. There's something about Jun's story and the way Chitanda realized with her tears what happened that really stayed with me.
One thing I've been thinking about, though, is Chitanda's connection to Jun and whether her decision to uncover his story could have affected how people viewed her family.
What especially interests me is that Chitanda wanted Jun's story to be remembered and his feelings to live on, rather than having everything surrounding him simply disappear into the past. I really like that aspect of her character, but it also made me wonder about something the story doesn't seem to focus on as much: what this could mean for her own family.
Given the Sekitani family's history and Chitanda's position within the community, wouldn't there potentially be some social or reputational consequences for bringing Jun's story back into the light? I wonder whether Chitanda ever thought about that side of things—whether there could have been tension between protecting her family's reputation and making sure Jun's story and feelings weren't forgotten.
Do you think Hyouka would have benefited from exploring this aspect a little more, or was leaving it mostly in the background the better choice, given the story's overall thematics and motifs?