I just keep thinking of what an explosive gripping start this manga has yet, it continues to sputter out the longer and longer it drags out. The first arc of this manga is absolutely incredible. It could've been a complete 1 shot(As the anime somewhat is) and would've left you completely satisfied. Unfortunately, it is very clear that the author put most of their thought into that first arc and slightly after that arc but, not much into the moments leading up to the conclusion of the story.

This manga also relies a lot on things happening off screen. Which is good to keep you on your toes and making characters feel prepared and that they're using their brain to solve things but, since it keeps happening it starts to feel like a convenient way to make sure the characters cannot lose.

I'm not sure if it was because I was able to marathon through 2 major arcs for instant gratification and now I have to wait weekly for new chapters is affecting my enjoyment but, I find that the core elements of that first arc aren't present in these later chapters. The characters feel like they're doing cliche things and that the plot is doing cliche things.

Demizu's art is consistently beautiful and well drawn. I never felt that there was a dip in quality. Her style is extremely unique, soft when it needs to be and jarring or terrifying when it needs to be.

I still enjoy it but, while I felt that I couldn't put the story down or wait for the next chapter...now I find reading it to be a slog and just a general desire to see how it all ends.