The soft, understated, and somewhat detached atmosphere remains unchanged in this volume. However, the relationship between the protagonist and the upperclassman has progressed quite a bit compared to the first volume.
Even so, I found that my own emotional engagement didn’t rise as much as I might have expected.
I think this is because the story’s premise, the characters’ behavior, and the way they speak all feel somewhat removed from reality, lacking a strong sense of realism. Despite their growing closeness, the emotional impact doesn’t fully come across, creating a slight disconnect as a reader.
That said, the volume ends with the characters attempting to face their future together head-on. Because of this, I still want to see where their story ultimately lands and how their relationship will be resolved.