The drama drops a notch as the focus shifts first to the cliffhanger from last volume for two of the side characters and then to an entertaining but tropey sports day/illness aside.

Most of the book is devoted to a flashback explaining the unlikely romantic relationship in junior high between Tomo's love interest and her best friend that was revealed in the first volume. Good stuff, funny and well-executed, but combined with the first two stories it gives the volume a placeholder feel.

The bonus story is predictable but remains hilarious due to the body language and facial expressions. ( )