CW: animal abuse (I really wish I had known that going in). It’s a big part of the story, unfortunately, and it takes place on page. So brace yourselves.

I liked this volume so much more than the first one! Volume 1 is mostly about introducing the characters, while volume 2 has a lot more action, as well as a bit of Al’s backstory to make him more sympathetic. I love seeing the subtle shifts in Al’s relationship with Akira and the consequent evolution of their personalities. I’m not entirely sure where the bonus stories at the end are going, but so far they make me sad.