4.28 AVERAGE

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The winter holidays are here so we see Komi celebrate Christmas (which is also her birthday) by having a gift exchange party with friends and her meeting her grandma during New Year’s. We later see her grocery shopping and learning how to ice skate. A (100%/Outstanding)

Winter festivities abound in this volume, including Komi's birthday, the new year, and a snowball fight! It was fun to see how each of the character's gift choices spoke about their personalities.
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

OBLIGATORY SICK EPISODE

The snowfall fight was everything.. Silent Killer Komi is just utter perfection. Yamai's fatal flaw to take out her own teammates to indulge Komi backfires and it's a moment to cherish.

Christmas party at Komi's place clashes with Komi's BDay! Komi goes out on a shopping spree with her brother and just like with her father's shopping day this was a sweet moment as well. I love Komi's reaction to the bday gift. its the highlight of the volume for me.

Tadano and Komi's relationship haven't progressed much, but the slow build-up is definitely well worth it for the smaller moments they share.
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
lighthearted fast-paced

4.5 stars

I loved the Christmas party and sickness chapters