When we first met Miwa, she was unsure of herself. And when we met Saeko she seemed very confident.

As we’ve got to know them, we’ve come to understand that Miwa had not had time to process her own needs and desires fully. Now, on the far side of her first serious relationship, she’s coming in to her own. On the other hand, Saeko has met someone who encourages her to express her vulnerabilities. As they both move into their second relationships, they’ve stayed good friends and are growing into fully realized humans.

In Tsukiatte Agetemo Iikana, Volume 9 ( 付き合ってあげてもいいかな) it’s time for both of them to deal with some lingering issues that they’ve carried with them. Miwa’s dealing a pretty major issue, but luckily for her, Tamaki’s willing to figure it out with her. Most importantly, Saeko is finally dealing with whatever happened to her in middle and high school….a legacy that has made her reluctant to talk with her family. It’s a pretty profound volume for Saeko. Once again we see these two take steps forward in a way that is unique to them. We’re just watching over them like aunts and uncles.

No spoilers, but this was a very good volume and very worth reading.

Ratings:

Art – 8
Story – 9
Characters – 9
Yuri – 8
Service – 4 There are some adult scenes, nothing explicit.

Overall – 9

I keep wondering how far we’re going to follow these two, but I’m not bored yet. Chalk that up to Tamifull’s skillful story telling.