A review by marie_thereadingotter
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 8 by Io Sakisaka

emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

At the end of the day, I am rooting for Futaba. She deserves the best. She's a good friend to all those around her. 
I do feel bad for Kou, but he I hope he stops taking his frustrations and confusion out on Futaba. Aya is a good friend too, and I am so happy that he's Kou's friend to give him unbiased advice. He may know Futaba better, but I think if he thought Kou was with  Narumi because he actually liked her, he wouldn't say anything. 
I can tell the next couple of volumes are going to be tense.