Perhaps it's par for the course and I've just been away from this series for too long but the content felt raunchier in this volume. It also feels like it was way faster and some of the character development a bit more undercut than I recall.

That being said, I do appreciate the part of this volume that focused on Fujiwara's graduation anxiety, self-reflection and further growth of interpersonal relationships. Seeing her go from the character she was in the early part of this series to someone who bonded with Miku and thus reevaluated her preconceptions of gals as a whole was touching, as well as seeing how Fujiwara has become a person capable of recognizing the importance of taking care of herself and developing friendships and stepping outside her comfort zone. Her graduation address is honestly super sweet, as are her last few interactions with Miku in this volume. It really feels like it drives home how much both girls have impacted one another for the better and really become close friends, and honestly I love that a lot.