Having met them in Volume 1, in Rainbows After Storms, Volume 2 we get to learn a bit more about our protagonists Chidori and Nanoha. We learn about their likes and dislikes, how they met and started to date, and about their friends, a little.

In some ways we’re in a relationship with them ourselves, and can think of this volume as a second date. In Volume 1 we decided we kind of like them and want to see them again. Now we’re ready to learn a bit more. Chidori had long hair and a previous failed relationship. Nanoha is afraid of lightning and very embarrassed about it and shares the sweets she makes with her friends.

This is not a dramatic story. Both Nanoha and Chidori are low-key nice people. Their friends are, as well. These are just a couple of nice kids and we’d like to see them be happy. When I reviewed Volume 2 in Japanese, I chalked this up to Shonen Sunday not being ready to have nuance (or romance) yet in their Yuri. I stand by that, 5 years later. It’ll take a while for both Shogakukan and Nanoaha and Chidori…bu they’ll all get there. ^_^

Ratings:

Art – 6
Story – 6
Characters – 7
Yuri – 3
Service – 1, mostly on principle

Overall – 7

I’ve added a point to my original review because I know this series sticks the landing. ^_^ Enjoy this gentle series by Luka Kobachi now, from Viz Media! Volume 3 is on the way in April.