This volume didn’t resonate with me as much as the previous ones. The way the enemy deals with Komaki felt overly dramatic—it just didn’t sit right with me. Also, Dojo slapping Kasahara again? Not cool. I really want to ship them, but moments like that make it hard to get fully on board with their relationship.

I wasn’t a fan of Komaki and Marie’s storyline, either. The whole “big brother” dynamic between them never quite worked for me. The fact that after 10 years, Marie is still portrayed as a “high school girl” while Komaki is now 27 didn’t feel right, especially with the large age gap. I’m all for age gap relationships when done well, but this one felt a little off to me.

While I still enjoy the series, this volume didn’t quite hit the mark. I’m hoping the next one picks up the pace and tone I’ve come to love!