At first I thought the second volume would be the typical "love rival is introduced to stir the peace up and add some drama" plotline you typically see, but it was really refreshing that it didn't go that way at all. I really wasn't expecting them to go deeper into Izumi's trauma, and there were so many points that hit close to home. The part where Izumi dismisses his own trauma and doesn't view it as a big deal was so real.
In the end, what Izumi wanted most was to be loved by someone and to be seen for all the hard work that he puts in. It's lovely that Sendo could become someone that Izumi could lean on, and a source of unconditional love and adoration. Their relationship is just so incredibly sweet. I know the story wrapped up nicely, but I selfishly want a third volume. It could just be about their day to day life and I would be so happy.
At first I thought the second volume would be the typical "love rival is introduced to stir the peace up and add some drama" plotline you typically see, but it was really refreshing that it didn't go that way at all. I really wasn't expecting them to go deeper into Izumi's trauma, and there were so many points that hit close to home. The part where Izumi dismisses his own trauma and doesn't view it as a big deal was so real.
In the end, what Izumi wanted most was to be loved by someone and to be seen for all the hard work that he puts in. It's lovely that Sendo could become someone that Izumi could lean on, and a source of unconditional love and adoration. Their relationship is just so incredibly sweet. I know the story wrapped up nicely, but I selfishly want a third volume. It could just be about their day to day life and I would be so happy.