This is probably my favorite volume of the series. We get Shiro backstory, which is just fucking heartbreaking. I had an idea but seeing it, ugh, makes you feel for this girl. On top of that Shinji get's to shine and my oh my, does he. Not only his he badass but heartfelt moments that makes you go "NOOOOOOO!" and overall a great ending. The pacing, comedy, drama all hit in this volume. This is leading to a very satisfying finale.