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Not Your Idol, Vol. 1 by Aoi Makino
4.0
dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Ending of vol 2 pissed me off though. 
Looking forward to vol 3 which the author has been able to return to after a 5 year hiatus for health reasons. 

The themes are heavy and I think handled realistically for the setting - high school. I’m less interested in the mystery than the students’ perspectives and growth and in the love story, but that’s just personal preference.