A lighthearted slumber party and a romantic night at a fireworks festival get things off to a jolly start. But then the bullies from Vol. 2 return to get revenge on Tomo and Jun and see an opportunity to take it out on two of the duo's weaker female friends. Excitement ensues, of course, but the true drama unfurls in the aftermath as dominos start to fall and its revealed that the biggest threats to Tomo and Jun's romantic future have been lurking inside their friendship group all along.

Throw in terrific appearances by Tomo's mom and dad, and this is the best volume of the series yet. Much LOL and shouting of "Oh, no, she didn't!!" on my part throughout. ( )