~3.5/5

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I’m not very sucked into this series yet, but I really want to be. Maybe it’s just going slow at the moment or something, I don’t know.

I like Rea a lot, and am really interested in what’s going on with her. She and Chihiro are still figuring out how this whole zombie thing works, including how to fix the rigor mortis. Then there’s a big problem with her family, seeing as how her father doesn’t want to give her up. Her mother seems like a big jerk, and her father is still a huge creep. And honestly, I hope there’s more drama with them in the future.

Then there’s Chihiro’s cousin, who I’m just not a huge fan of. I’m not totally sure why, but I’m not. I love his little sister, and hope she shows up more; as well as his grandpa. I feel pretty averagely about Chihiro himself, too. He’s a nice character, pretty solid, but I just don’t feel very attached to him yet.

The ending suggests there’s a new character coming with some sort of surprise, although I don’t know what. I intend to pick up the next volume when I get the chance, as I do want to read more, but it’s not extremely high on my list.

Chihiro adapts taking care of Rea in her new state. She ends up living in secret in his room until she is discovered by his cousin, Wanko. This results in his grandfather warnings him of certain things and the family decides to keep Rea is their household.

We also learn that hydrangeas, which were used in the zombie making potion are the only nourishment for the undead. It also changes their state of mind. Which Chirico is still documenting in order to learn what makes Rea tick.

In a failed attempted to kidnap Rea, her father's associates take Chihiro instead. While she goes in to rescue him, Chihiro and her father duel for Rea. After being impaled in the stomach, we learn when Rea kissed Chihiro, she bit him and this resulting in him becoming a living zombie for an X amount of time.

Her father accepts defeat and both men agree that help Rea live a normal life, or as close as it can be.

I loved the concept, but this volume let me down. It's generic, the father is waaaay too creepy, there is too much fan service, and sexualization of young girls.