The contrast between good and evil has grown tedious. Where are the grays? In this telling, goodness belongs only to the innocent, who either become jaded or reach a bitter end. The protagonist wallows in self-pity and loneliness as the rare humanoid who strives for goodness in a world that rewards cruelty.

Long after becoming empowered by witchcraft in her exile, she still strikes me as immature and fragile. She has earned neither wisdom nor strength.

I didn't expect Seiji to order the most unserious sundae but he totally deserves it 🍧💅🌼🌈🪄 I love that they're finally getting to know each other better, and how Nicholas is so proud to show him where he comes from 🫂

Also, when he gave him his jacket? Cutest thing ever 🥹

I didn't think I needed to see Seiji and Nicholas in casual clothes BUT THEY LOOK REALLY GOOD, I love how their opposite personalities reflect in their outfits 🤭✨️ Might be my favorite panel from this volume.

"I might have a real shot. I want to work hard so that this team - our team - can go all the way to the state championships, and win. And after that, if we win the state championships, we can--"

"You talk a lot."

"Oh, yeah, sorry. I get carried away. You, uh, probably prefer to train in silence."

"No, I... I just don't have that much to say."

THE BLUSHING. I SEE YOU, SEIJI 🤭 I just love how Nicholas is a loud and messy chatterbox and Seiji just accepts it ✨️ I think he's the kind of chaos he needs in his life. Except Jesse, he probably never had friends 🥺❤️‍🩹