It's nice that we, as readers, now know why and how Senpai fell in love with Yuu. I was really wondering how someone can even fall in love that quick. But her explanation makes sense. I still wouldn't call that "love" though, it's more like a deep crush, but yeah.

The new male character is also cool. I didn't know what to think of him first and was afraid that he was one of those characters, that would either end up as a love rival or expose them bc they're either homophobic or just want to have a laugh... turns out he's neither. In fact, he's probably even a himedanshi or just loves watching couples unfold their love for each other. Either way, I love his support.
Especially because it's so rare to have guys in a Yuri as a support. Girls in a Yaoi as support is so normal, as there are many Fujoshis... but guys in a Yuri? Very rare! I love this series mostly for this character addition, lol.

Ooh, I love how that one teacher is gay too! (To avoid spoiling things, I won't mention the gender and what teacher it is ;D. If you've read it, you know.) When it was first teased, I had a feeling that they might have a crush on the same gender, but I totally didn't expect them to be in a relationship already. What a nice surprise!

Also, it's nice that Maki-kun, the boy I mentioned in my review of volume 2, is similar to Yuu. You know, not having been in love yet. He did say himself though that they aren't that similar, so perhaps he is aro? Since i know Yuu won't end up being aromantic, it'd be cool if Maki-kun ends up being aro. :)

Also, the sister knows! I mean, she suspected it from the first time Yuu mentioned her Senpai, but I honestly thought the sister wouldn't think about it much. The fact that she only had to look at Nanami once (when they were alone) and figured it out... also same for the sister's boyfriend... lmao. It's cool and nice that they're so supportive, of course, but it's also kinda funny.

Hm, not really much has happened, so I don't really know what to say, tbh.
I do like how similar the play is to Nanami's feelings and how it might influence what she chooses to be in the end as well, but at the same time, that's so cliché. Why can't a play in a story just be something fun, without reflecting the struggles of the actors in their life? I get why authors do that – it's a great way to dive deeper into a character's personality without adding a dramatic plot that might end up being too unrealistic or sth –, but hmm... idk, lol.

Also, the more time Yuu and Nanami spent apart, the less I ship them. I don't have anything against them, of course, but I don't particularly ship them either. Or, rooting for, might be a better description. It feels more like they're a fling or sth, but nothing that lasts.
Like- when you befriend people at elementary school but then end up going to different schools and just slowly part ways. You might not have parted because of a fight, it was just because of circumstances and life.
That's how they feel like, to me at least. And, honestly, I wouldn't mind if that's how it ends. I'm sure it won't, considering how popular the manga and anime are, but yeah...

I did like the new revelation of Nanami's sister and how she was different at school than at home. I mean, it's pretty normal for people to have different personalities at school/work and home, but it's a big deal for Nanami, of course.

My theory for the ending is, that Nanami will just choose the person she would want to be, like a mix of all personalities she has. Instead of choosing one. Or at least that's probably what Yuu suggested for the play's ending, but the play's ending will definitely have an impact on their real life.

Not much has happened either; it ended on the day of the festival though, so that'd be the main thing in volume 6, finally.

We did get some progress though: Yuu stood up to Touko and told her off, when Touko was hating herself again. I'm glad Yuu didn't let Touko take advantage of her and force herself on her, even if she doesn't mind it.

I also really liked the part with Akira and how Doujima defended her. Or generally how he got upset bc the guy lied about having a girlfriend.
It's nice to see that guys have morals too, considering they're always portrayed as players, who just want to have s3x or skinship. And that was pretty much his personality, more or less, up until now too, so I'm glad the author put in a bit more variety with the male characters.

The little side-story and perspective from Koyomi was so nice and relatable. I love it when side-characters get random parts in a book and we get to see snippets of their private life, without the main characters being involved. She's quite passionate about becoming a writer, and even though I already saw that before this chapter, it's great to go more in-depth about it.
Koyomi is a super character, so I liked reading her perspective, especially because she's honest to herself. And as a writer myself, it was very relatable.

4.5 stars.

I really wanted to give it 5 stars, once the play was finished, but the ending of the volume didn't really satisfy me... Although it's a good "cliffhanger" to the next volume, I don't like it that much. Well, at least, if I were Yuu, I would've waited with telling Touko my feelings. Yet she told her right away... and although I usually love it when characters just tell how they feel, without waiting forever and maybe missing their chance, I somehow don't like it in this volume. Hmm...

Well, either way, the chapters with the play definitely deserved 5 stars. And yes, I did say before that it's so cliché to make a play that is basically just the life of the main character (or reflects their inner life), and while I still feel that way, it doesn't change the fact that the play was very well-written. I even got pretty teary towards the end.
Hm. Could be perhaps how relatable it was... I mean, if I ever end up waking up in a hospital with amnesia – absolutely no memories of my life before I woke up –, I could probably never find out my "real self" either. Literally every person would tell me something else. Which, thinking about it, is quite sad actually, but yea.
It's fine.
I don't find it that bad, to be honest, actually.

I really love that we got the backstory of the teacher and her partner!

Also, I loved the chapter – 36, I think it was –, where Sayaka and Kodoma-san hung out together at a café. I really love these type of mature friendships between an adult and a student.

As for the parts that talked about love, the romantic version in particular, were quite nice as well. It's always interesting to hear everyone's meaning of love.
Also, I think Miko-kun is officially aro/ace, or both. There weren't any labels thrown in, but he said it himself, that he's perfectly fine with just watching everyone being in love, and also that's what makes Yuu and him different. He didn't say it in a negative way or that he might be jealous of her. Quite the opposite. So yea, I love that kinda representation, especially for a male character.

At first, when Sayaka planned to confess to Touko at the trip, I was like: "no, don't do it". But at the end, I'm actually glad she did. She got closure herself, even though Touko rejected her. Now she can move on. I'm happy for her, really.

Honestly, the manga could've just ended here. I like that everyone confessed but got closure with rejections and can move on. That wasn't the point of the author though, so of course she wouldn't end it here. Especially because the covers with Yuu & Touko on them, would've been kinda clickbait... Well, I just love open, bittersweet endings like these. Everyone tried out what they wanted to try, and they figured themselves out. No need to go deeper, imo.
Maybe also because I still don't see much chemistry between Yuu and Touko... If I were to continue the story, I would make them part for good. Stay friends if they want, but not really as lovers.
What they had was nice for both of them, because each was able to figure themselves out, but there's no need to hold onto that. I don't think this could work out (if they were real people, and not controlled by the author).
Maybe let them meet again when they're older or something? I think that could work perfectly. I know it's not gonna happen, but let a reader have their hopes.

I'm also not really a fan of Akira and Doujima. Just because I loved how he got mad at her crush when he lied to her, doesn't mean they should just get together.
Why can't people just be friends, when they're nice to each other? Why does kindness always have to be confused with romantic/sexual intentions? Sigh.

So, I said in the previous volume review, that I'd prefer for them not to come together. And while my idea could've still been good, I do like this ending too. Since I love romance stories that don't have drama or not much in them. This was relaxed and happy, just how I like it.
I did find the sleepover a bit too rushed, though. Not the sleepover itself, but what happened there... I don't know, Yuu just seems so much like a child, I think it was just too soon, ya know?

But overall it was good. Sayaka-senpai got her happy ending, too. And so did Koyomi, with publishing her book. Really happy for her, specially! Also, Kodoma-san got to expand her café like she dreamed to.
Not very happy about Akira and Doujima though, but I guess it was pretty obvious... at least Miko-kun stayed the same.

Well, it was a nice ride, in the end. Binged it in under 2 days. Now off to watch the anime. See ya!

Finally. The story. And finally Ichika has forced Aria to say sth.
Like seriously; I still don’t get why everyone is so eager to protect Aria. Sure she’s a good person, flawed and toxic in love, but overall good, but why? What does she have that everyone would sacrifice their life for her? Do the vampires just have so much respect for ancient Lilus? Or did they simply swear to protect Aria, this is just them fulfilling their duty?

Also, *spoilers*, Al-Kamil definitely commit suicide, to force Aria’s hand. There was no way she actually accidentally slipped.

I’m gonna wait and read the next volumes, simply bc I want answers, but overall it’s not the best manga. Toxic love, flat plot unnecessarily put to length (and its' not even detailed. Just talked around the bush)... oof.

Oof. I knew that guy would cheat sooner than later, ever since it was slightly mentioned in the first volume... I'm only wondering what people like about hetero stories so much.

Anyways, it was only the ending I was annoyed about, the rest was amazing. We have a QPR couple!! Well, they started dating sort of and then decided they shouldn't label it and just be "us". I love it!

I hope Konatsu-san will be more often present in the next volumes, since she only appeared briefly here and I love her personality.