Ao Haru Ride Volume 2, by Io Sakisaka

In the manga, Ao Haru Ride Volume 2, by Io Sakisaka, Futaba was the first to volunteer despite some hesitation when it came time. Kou offered his assistance when she requested a male volunteer. Based on her developing connection with Futaba and the two of them being up there, Makita chose to volunteer. Everyone was shocked when Murao, a recluse by nature, agreed to volunteer. When they discovered the final place, they understood they ought to have heeded to Futaba about consulting their map since they had no clue where they were or how to get there. They eventually succeed, but it's their shared experience that ultimately makes them more compatible. 

The way the people are developing in this series is incredibly appealing to me. It's time to advance the primary plot now that the groundwork for our core cast's development has been established, and it appears that will happen in the upcoming volume. One needs to question how Makita's emotions would affect Futaba and Makita's newfound friendship now that they are pals. They hinted at things by making fun of Makita in their senior year of high school, hence why Futaba first wanted to become close to her. You begin to ponder whether any of those stories turned out to be genuine.

Reviewed by Natali <3, Grade 11

Glendale Central Library