*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review and is suggested for mature readers.
Chako longs to be closer to her best friend Reiji but it seems his attentions are still focused on the hiding idol, Nagi while also continuing his relationship with his teach, Ms. Shiba; who is using her relationship to her student to manipulate him.
With how depressing all this is, the budding relationship between Reiji and Chako is a glimmer of hope (if it stays healthy and decent). All the adults in this story so far are unhelpful and beaten down at best. I hope the kids can get away and have better lives, if only just to be separated from manipulative adults like Shiba and Esimori; who think sleeping with teenagers as adults is an okay thing to do. It all feels hopeless so if you’re in a sensitive mood, this might make it worse so have something light to follow it up. 4 out of 5.
