This seemed like a darker volume than the others, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Normally I like the balance this manga has between heart-wrenching stories and more hopeful ones, but this volume definitely leaned more in one direction. It's okay, though. It was a nice change of pace. This volume includes the first two-part story that I can remember having. It also took me a while to remember that particular story, so it must be part of the anime I haven't watched as much. It was nice to check in with some other recurring characters, as well.

Onto the next!