Well, that was a strange way to open the volume, but a good character introduction.

Sometimes, I feel like the art school professors are super tough on Yatora (or maybe it’s just how blunt their deliveries are), but their critiques truly make him have to think deeply or outside of the box; and his art skills have been growing and becoming more well-rounded.

In addition, this volume deals with a group art project that keeps being slowed down by problem after problem. I’ll admit I don’t have much interest in this, but it’s nice to see other characters in the spotlight. ( )