"Courage and motivation won't come around if you just wait for them. You need to take action first."
This is the volume that has THAT moment and IT. IS. EVERYTHING!!
I love Akane's transparency at that moment, but honestly, it's Yamada's smile! All I will say is: If you know, you know! (Best non-spoiler thing I can say! LOL!)
Rewinding though, I really really loved this volume! One thing I've missed in my previous reads of this series is the genuine thought that Akane has concerning whether she should voice her feelings to Yamada. She is really reaching out to Momo and Eita in hopes that she can "change" from her last relationship or jump into a new one quickly. This makes me feel a little bit of mixed feelings, but not in a bad way because I honestly think Akane is amazing and SO happy her friends tell her so! I don't think she needs to seek out and try and change her "bad" flaws, which is why I also feel a little sad that she wanted to try and change herself BEFORE wanting to potentially enter a new relationship. I totally get what she is trying to do and admire her for it, but please Akane, always be your amazing self! <3
The "arc" with Tsubaki was so overwhelmingly touching! I really felt the art shined in showing her feelings and how deep her love has been for Yamada. I've never once disliked her, but after this arc, there is definitely no way I could ever hate her! Definitely excited to see more of her, though this time not when she's crying, but button smashing! LOL!
One other thing I want to mention is that I have always really liked Eita's character, but I LOVED seeing how he was there for Akane! What might have started as playing an online game casually, really did lead to a very special friendship. I love it!
Another wonderful volume with SO many feels! I'm VERY eager for the next volume with that cliffhanger! The best is yet to come, that's for sure!