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The conclusion of "Tag" sees Mitsuko grappling with the remnants of her past and the choices she must make to escape the violent world that has trapped her. Her final act of defiance against the old man playing with her as an object represents a powerful assertion against the exploitation and objectification of women in society.

Through her ultimate sacrifice—symbolized by her death—Mitsuko transcends her plight, awakening in a new reality which offers a glimmer of hope away from objectification. The snowfield serves as a metaphorical fresh start, devoid of the societal constraints that once bound her.