This is not a fantasy romance. Kusakabe is not a perfect boyfriend. He gets irrationally jealous, says the wrong thing, and shuts down. Sajou, in turn, is not a passive uke. He gets frustrated, pushes back, and, in a stunning scene, confronts Kusakabe’s jealousy head-on. Their fights feel real. Their reconciliations feel earned.
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The second volume of the Doukyuusei series (officially titled Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsugyousei (Winter) This is not a fantasy romance
Volume 2 picks up in the waning months of the school year at their all-boys high school. The beautiful, fragile bubble of summer is over. Winter is coming, and with it, the inevitable: Sajou, in turn, is not a passive uke
So, whether you are buying the digital copy or hunting for a rare print edition, make sure you get the full experience. Pour a cup of tea, dim the lights, and let Asumiko Nakamura break your heart—only to gently tape it back together by the end of the volume.