Life Vol. 16 (Kodansha, 2024)

Backed into a corner, Toda accepts her fate and confesses the truth in front of Ayumu, Miki, and her colleagues. She admits to Manami being the true perpetrator behind all the bullying incidents and ultimately decides to leave the school after apologizing to Ayumu. Learning about Toda's betrayal, Manami once again attacks Ayumu, but the situation has changed. The school has begun to take Ayumu's side. And now that the students have learned the truth, their rage turns into a torrent that seeks to swallow Manami whole!