At the conclusion of Kensuke's Kingdom, Kensuke helps Michael to be rescued from the island, but this assistance comes with a crucial condition.
The Resolution on the Island
The story reaches its climax as Michael, the young protagonist who has been shipwrecked on a remote island, finally gets the opportunity to return home. This momentous event is orchestrated through the aid of Kensuke, the reclusive Japanese man who has shared the island with Michael and become his protector and friend.
After a period of living together and overcoming various challenges, Kensuke chooses to facilitate Michael's rescue. He helps signal a passing ship, enabling Michael to be spotted and taken back to civilization.
The Unspoken Pact
Kensuke's assistance, however, is not unconditional. He imposes a significant requirement on Michael as part of their parting agreement. To ensure Kensuke's continued peace and isolation on the island, Michael must vow to keep Kensuke's existence a complete secret from the outside world for a specified duration.
- Key Aspects of the Ending:
- Michael's Departure: Michael is successfully rescued from the island.
- Kensuke's Intervention: Kensuke actively assists in signaling for Michael's rescue.
- The Secrecy Clause: Michael is bound by a promise not to reveal Kensuke's presence on the island for ten years.
This bittersweet ending sees Michael return to his former life, forever changed by his experiences and carrying the profound secret of his extraordinary friendship with Kensuke and the hidden world he left behind.
