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Volume 28 of Kaguya-sama may be under-rated, but the messages it gives to readers is truly worth it!

Aka Akasaka has so many important messages in Volume 25 to Volume 28 of Kaguya-sama. He may have cut-off the series short (it could have lasted for two more years or ten more volumes up to Volume 30). But, his messages resonate throughout the second half of the series (my favourite part) because it speaks about growing up, taking responsibility, and accepting your flaws.

This nostalgic chapter showcasing all these characters is just a dream for me. I can never experience this kind of event in my life when I'm looking back. There's nothing for me to look back on as I don't have many fond memories of my past. That's why, reading this chapter is difficult for me. I'm still a kid and I'm still in the phase of growing up from my teenage mind.

In any case, this chapter is a flasforward in the future. It's a dream sequence (while Ai Hayasaka is asleep). But, her dream sequence in this chapter is clearly a flashforward showcasing all the characters' futures. Nagisa graduated while raising her son (whom she named after her best friend, Maki-kun). What else? And, Kobachi is in graduate school?! Man, that's impressive.

Sure, she has her own timeline, but she's trying to live out her best life. 😌

re-read Chapter 276 (5th out of 10 chapters) Volume 28 on May 20, 2024 on guya.moe First of all, I can't believe that Miko Iino turned out to be a hard drinker and a party-goer. Second, Ai Hayasaka had the longest youth ever. The afterword of the chapter did say that she's compensating for her youth by traveling and not working. But, she's experiencing the longest youth ever.

[i]Kaguya-sama[/i] in the second half of the series is so much better than the first half. Aka Akasaka has so many relevant messages for the youth! I'm glad I picked up this manga even after two years have passed already since its finale.

Correction: re-read Chapter 275 (4th out of 10 chapters) Volume 28 on May 20, 2024 on guya.moe "We will all continue to grow." That's the message of this chapter as demonstrated by Kobachi Osaragi and Miko Iino. The afterword on Kobachi Osaragi echoes the same message. Kobachi's just an 18-year girl, but she has decided to change for the better. Her desire to do better is already an exemplary form of maturity.

Kaguya-sama in the second half of the series is so much better than the first half. Aka Akasaka has so many relevant messages for the youth! I'm glad I picked up this manga even after two years have passed already since its finale.

re-read Chapter 275 (4th out of 10 chapters) Volume 28 on May 19, 2024 on guya.moe "We will all continue to grow." That's the message of this chapter as demonstrated by Kobachi Osaragi and Miko Iino. The afterword on Kobachi Osaragi echoes the same message. Kobachi's just an 18-year girl, but she has decided to change for the better. Her desire to do better is already an exemplary form of maturity.