Content warning: Abuse.
Spoiler alert: Minor story details included.

This manga has a weird, intriguing and exaggerated way of presenting complex emotions and relationships as ever. In this volume, we are learning more about the hidden complexities of cult phylosophy and inner hierarchy, but most importantly, topics of emotional and physical abuse in family and romantic relationships are covered in more depth than before. I liked the part where the default of human morality is questioned, whether we are all bad or good by default or our state changes at certain times in life. I think that the volume description doesn't capture the essence of this volume at all - like I've been reading a different story than advertised.

I find in interesting how the author uses strong imagery to stimulate emotions and the illustration style still keeps me amazed with its photorealism, attention to details, and depiction dynamics of motion.

I'm a bit frustrated with not having a clue where the story will go while having just two volumes until the end.

This manga is not for everyone because of the heaviness of the topics, and it requires certain maturity and reading experience to fully comprehend and value it. I think I'm on the very edge of having sufficient reading and cultural background to appreciate this series.

I give this volume 4/5 stars, I read it in one sitting and was engaged throughout it, loved the illustrations, and only didn't enjoy the one long philosophical cult monologue that much.