Chapter 30 • Chapter 31 • Chapter 32 • Chapter 33 • Chapter 34 • Chapter 35 • Chapter 36 • Chapter 37 • Chapter 38 • Chapter 39 • Chapter 35.5 It seems like Nazuna is encouraging Ko to be possessive, she tried making him jealous at the pool and pointing out people who’s blood she’s had. She had said various emotions add flavor to the blood but encouraging him to act like a jealous boyfriend isn’t good for him. She’s encouraging him to stay out all night and not go to school, overall she’s a bad influence on him. I think she’s just lonely and desperate for a friend, even if it is with a middle schooler. I liked the first volume, but I like this one even more. We learn more about each of our protagonists’ lives, get even richer emotional connections, and it all continues to captivate me as it does all this with a deft touch. There’s a pool party, massages, and misunderstandings (but nothing too severe.)

The way the book juggles all these plot lines and still manages to be sweet, creepy, fun., silly, romantic, and thoughtful at various times is something else. It is one of the most consistent books I’m reading and it is the best shonen series in my pile right now, hands down ( Spy x Family is super close though). There are some minor wobbles that keep this from quite getting full marks. We see the lure of the night without much of its negative side, for one--especially when it comes to the ability of women to move about without interference or outright predation. Kiyohomi's story at the end of the volume doesn't sugarcoat how oppressive Japanese office life can be for a woman who doesn't already have the protection of a male partner, and I imagine author Kotoyama will not stop there. It isn't an omission so much as something they haven't gotten around to yet, I think. Chapter 190 • Chapter 191 • Chapter 192 • Chapter 193 • Chapter 194 • Chapter 195 • Chapter 196 • Chapter 197 • Chapter 198 • Chapter 199 • Chapter 200 Chapter 170 • Chapter 171 • Chapter 172 • Chapter 173 • Chapter 174 • Chapter 175 • Chapter 176 • Chapter 177 • Chapter 178 • Chapter 179 Chapter 130 • Chapter 131 • Chapter 132 • Chapter 133 • Chapter 134 • Chapter 135 • Chapter 136 • Chapter 137 • Chapter 138 • Chapter 139Chapter 80 • Chapter 81 • Chapter 82 • Chapter 83 • Chapter 84 • Chapter 85 • Chapter 86 • Chapter 87 • Chapter 88 • Chapter 89 Chapter 19 • Chapter 20 • Chapter 21 • Chapter 22 • Chapter 23 • Chapter 24 • Chapter 25 • Chapter 26 • Chapter 27 • Chapter 28 • Chapter 29 I mean, Ko’s straight up running from a life where nobody seems to give a crap about anything he does (how is he fourteen and dropped out of school and nobody notices!?), but for all her supernatural allure, Nozuna definitely spends a lot of this volume wrapped up in the mundanity of it all.

If you like the night then you should give this a try. It follows the cozy and feel good lighthearted story of 2 people having fun and exploring the night. It touches on themes such as loneliness and being bored with everyday life. Chapter 120 • Chapter 121 • Chapter 122 • Chapter 123 • Chapter 124 • Chapter 125 • Chapter 126 • Chapter 127 • Chapter 128 • Chapter 129 I am hoping that my local used book shop still has Vol 3 for "Call of the Night" because when I saw it, I hadn't started Vol 2 and I was still on the fence of continuing. The story also expands to include more people in Ko's world as he makes more friends. The simple plot also starts to show the beginnings of a bigger plot.Chapter 160 • Chapter 161 • Chapter 162 • Chapter 163 • Chapter 164 • Chapter 165 • Chapter 166 • Chapter 167 • Chapter 168 • Chapter 169

Chapter 9 • Chapter 10 • Chapter 11 • Chapter 12 • Chapter 13 • Chapter 14 • Chapter 15 • Chapter 16 • Chapter 17 • Chapter 18 I'm not thrilled that the main point of view character is fourteen years old. I understand "why Ko" versus, say, somebody a few years older, though. He can observe night life as an outsider, can be thrown (sometimes literally!) into various situations without fully understanding what the repercussions are, which adds to the comedic effect. Especially true as he bounces off Nazuna, who may or may not have a greater understanding of adult subjects, but also has her own naivete and shortcomings. I was mistaken in my review of v. 1 when I thought that Ko might be asexual. As of this volume, it's evident that isn't the case, but he does indeed seem to be aromantic. Either way, I am completely disinterested in exploring the sexual feelings of a 14-year-old. Blech. In Vol 2, Ko's quest to become a vampire seems to be met until it isn't. The 'vampire' metaphor is used interestingly in this series and gives Ko room to think about his behaviors, his observations, his fears, and the not-so-subtleties of growing up. And it is done with cheeky humor and familiar awkwardness but with also a surprising gentleness. Or as gentle as can be with a Nazuna around. This manga makes it seem really easy for minors to access alcohol in Japan. Like anyone can just go to a vending machine and get a beer. It can’t really be that easy to get a beer there can it?

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Chapter 150 • Chapter 151 • Chapter 152 • Chapter 153 • Chapter 154 • Chapter 155 • Chapter 156 • Chapter 157 • Chapter 158 • Chapter 159