Life Vol. 17 (Kodansha, 2024)

The situation escalates as Manami finds herself surrounded and backed into a corner by the ferocious students. Any word of hers is met with contempt and scorn, as all she can do is bear the brunt. Witnessing this, Ayumu begins to feel anxious at the possible repercussions and tries to intervene, but it is Katsumi who indirectly saves Manami by accidentally pressing the fire alarm. However, Ayumu couldn't let it end there. She feels the strong urge to learn of Manami's true feelings and gives chase…