it felt like this should’ve been to first volume as it basically gives the backstory of the two main groups of characters. however this backstory is given in a long exposition speech, which is not my favourite way of doing it. maybe I’ve just got used to the art or maybe it does still slightly getting better but i no longer despise it. also, forced romance plot line between two characters that have barely spoken because the author can use this in the future for character motivation ha ha ha yes.