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Fiancée of the Wizard, Vol. 2 by Masaki Kazuka, Keiko Sakano, Syuri Nakamura
3.0
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

In this volume, absence makes the heart grow fonder. The couple is separated due to a magical war. Filimena acts understandably torn up from Edy’s departure, but their relationship isn’t that deep to warrant that level of tears. 

Again, since this is an isekai/reincarnation story, Filimena makes a lot of RPG references and self-aware quips (meta jokes I guess). The illustrations are still lovely and there are some shots of Egiedeyrus “Edy” where he just looks utterly broody and regal.

I thought I would be annoyed at the sudden appearance of a new character, hogging the spotlight. But he’s actually cheerful and endearing. His earnest attempts to melt Edy’s frosty demeanor are lighthearted and sweet. Also, there’s actually a little tension here.
it’s short-lived of course, but the fact THEY ACTUALLY GOT MARRIED IN VOLUME 2… had me shook. I thought this series had gotten axed early, but there’s a volume 3 coming. Is the era of mangas dragging out stories over???