Yatora now has new materials in his tool box and a wider range of expression under his belt. But a week before the first exam, Ooba-sensei says he's missing a crucial edge... With so much at stake, Yatora's self-doubt brings him lower than ever before. Still, he has his fire, his resilience -- and he might just get a lucky break, too.
The tensions and self-doubts plaguing Yatora and his fellow students in the lead-up to their first examination are nail-bitingly portrayed. But a whole volume dedicated to one single examination? Happily, theres humour and empathy as well, making this fourth volume of Blue Period an unexpectedly rewarding and inspiring read. Read Full Review