In the eighth volume the story begins to progress at a fast rate. Without giving any spoilers Aki receives another confession in this confession makes him realize his feelings. The original contract between Aki and Mashiro father are subject to change based on her feelings. It was enjoyable to see a different side of Midori the same could be said about Sasara. There is a little backstory provided but not fully explained about Aki, Otoi and Oz that added more interest in the series for me. At the time of this review I have already begun reading the 9th volume and I'm almost finished. The connections are fantastic in the storytelling continues to impress me.