THE FALL AND RISE For so long, Uta has pushed down any romantic feelings she’s had for her old friend Kaoru, especially after Kaoru became her sister-in-law. But after some deep reflection and advice from her classmate Chloe, Uta’s embraced that her feelings are quite real. So where can she go from here…? As exam season nears, though, the tables turn, and Chloe’s the one asking for Uta’s urgent help to pass some tests. While Uta works on study plans for Chloe, a more pressing request arises: A girl named Miyabi asks Uta for advice on dating Chloe!
Before it dives into the depths of its unrequited love story, If I Could Reach You continues to take its time with a second volume where Uta takes a back seat to those around her, perhaps inspiring an imperfect conclusion to her own romance. Even if this volume doesnt hit the highs of the series debut and I have misgivings about its handling of Miyabi, glimpses into Kaorus own troubles help establish her as a protagonist worth following in the story to come. tMnR also continues to show remarkable technical ability in their debut series. I just hope that this is the end of the storys first act, and the next volume gets to the heart of this unrequited love. Read Full Review
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