It's time to go through Nana volume 2! And honestly, it's been exciting to read this manga and go through the story all over again. I feel like once I started buying it (which started with this one cuz it took me a while to find the 1st one) I just couldn't stop! I'm actually reading them faster than I thought I would.
This time it is a pink volume. The cover shows both Nanas in front of the oh-so-famous window in their apartment sharing some tea or coffee. Love it. When you remove the sleeve thingy, we have the same pic in a pink version.
This volume is divided in 4 chapters, each of them have a nice illustration at the beginning and one of the famous quotes we used to hear at the beginning and end of each episode. ♡
I like how it has a short summary at the beginning to remember what happened on the previous volume.
We are going to start calling Komatsu Nana, "Hachi" so everything is less confusing~
Chapter 1 starts when Hachi receives a message from Shouji telling her he got into university which is her sign to move to Tokyo and be with him and her friends. We see her super excited, quitting her job and packing her things. It's so funny how she just left without having a real plan or a place to live, leaving a note behind so her family can send her her things.
We later see her getting on the train that will take her to Tokyo and, where both Nanas will meet for the first time. Train is full and the only possible place for her to sit is next to Nana, where she has her guitar. Hachi goes there to sit when the train suddenly stops and she falls over Nana. They end up sitting together and since they will have to wait for a few hours because of a snow storm, they start talking and that's when they realize they both share names, age and are moving to Tokyo. Of course Hachi is impressed by Nana and how cool and beautiful she is but, she ends up talking about herself and doesn't really ask much about her. Once they arrive to Tokyo, Shouji is waiting for Hachi so they both take different paths without saying goodbye. This is where we stop seeing Nana for a while.
Hachi gets reunited with her friends and is all happy to be there. Jun-chan and Kyosuke take them to Shouji's apartment, where she will stay. Shouji has a part time job so of course he goes to work on the next day. While he's working Hachi goes all housewife mode and cleans his place, cooks for him, etc. expecting to make him happy when he returns but, he doesn't seem to be impressed and wants her to find a job and a place asap. Which I get, yeah but... she had just arrived! He could've been a little more thoughtful!! (>3<)
After Shouji's reaction, Hachi is determined to find her own place and goes check some the next day. They end up offering her a cheap apartment in an old, european style building; Apartment 707. She pretty much loves it and is ready to rent the place when she realizes someone else was already there, ready to rent it too...
Chapter 2, Hachi realizes it is Nana who also wants to rent the apartment and after a little chat, they decide to rent it together to share the expenses. This is defo one of my favorite scenes in the anime and it was cool to read it too. THE FEELS!
Later that day Hachi shares the news with Jun-chan and Shouji, who now asks her to stay with him...🙄 Next day is moving day for both Nanas. Hachi goes with her friends and boyfriend, while Nana is there with perfect-guy Yasu, who has been her close friend a for a long, long time. He's a lawyer and would do pretty much anything for her ♡. They introduce each other and hope things go well for the Nanas now that they will start living together.
Wow, this chapter went by fast, I feel it was shorter than the previous one.
Chapter 3 continues in the apartment 707, none of the Nanas have any furniture or basic things cuz they are supposed to be shipped from their hometowns so, they decide to go out and buy some basics. Part of their shopping are the very famous strawberry glasses🍓from the ¥100 store that will be a very important part of their story. Also, here is when Nana calls her Hachiko for the first time saying "she is like a loyal puppy"
They also visit this antique store called Sabrina, where they buy a few appliances and furniture. Hachi has a crush on the store owner and applies to work there. As they continue visiting other stores, Hachi finds Trapnest's new album Trigger and buys it. She's very happy cuz they are her favorite group, this makes Nana a little nostalgic because of Ren. She doesn't say anything to her tho, they continue chatting about the band memebers, music tastes and even how Ren and Sid Vicious have similarities.
That night Nana stays home, waiting for their furniture and appliances to be delieverd while Hachi goes out to meet Shouji. And even tho Shouji wants Hachi to spend the night with him, she leaves because she doesn't want to leave Nana alone. She even buys a Jackson Hole burger for her. When she arrives home, she finds Nana sleeping on the floor, next to the Trapnest album she bought earlier that day.
Chapter 4 starts with Hachi's first day of work. She wakes up worried thinking she's late just to realize her clock wasn't working. Since it's still early, both Nanas decide to go out and buy something to eat cuz, they don't have any food. After that Hachi goes to work where jun-chan pays her a visit. She immediately realized Hachi has a crush on her boss and scolds her. This leaves Hachi feeling uneasy and questioning if she's been a good gf to Shouji. She even declines a dinner invitation from her boss at the end of the day.
When she goes home, she finds Nana finishing a table and two benches she was working on so they could have a place to eat and also save some money. She is so handy! She even made dinner.
When they are having dinner, Hachi asks Nana about the Ren flower tattoo she has but doesn't make a connection between the tat and Ren. Later that night Nobu susrprises Nana. he decides to travel to Tokyo with the excuse of bringing Nana's things and tells her he pretty much ran away from home and wants to stay in Tokyo with her. Nana seems to be upset at the beginning until Nobu shows her a new song he wrote and thoguht it'd be perfect for Nana to read. This is when Nana sings for Hachi for the first time, at the same time Nobu is sharing the song to Yasu through his phone, which kinda feels like a key moment for the Balst reunion.
And that'd be the end of chapter 4. We also have 4 pages of Junko's room.
And that is that for the manga... OMG guys, the feels! I feel like I liked this volume more than the previous one cuz I just love to see everyone together. Specially Nana and Hachi. Yes, I like the part when we get to know both girls' stories cuz it helps to understand them a lot more but, it is more fun when they start living together.
I'm glad I watched the anime before the manga cuz the music is super important here so, I can make the connection when Nana is singing to Nobu's song. I'm such a Nana fangirl, she is just SO beautiful, talented and cool. Also, as I grew older, I started loving Yasu's relationship with Nana. He would've been perfect for her and I'm sure she would've been very happy. In this chapter we also have a sneek peak into Nobu's life when Nana mentions he's privileged, his family is very rich but he doesn't want that kind of life. The relationship between Nana and Hachi was really funny during this time, they have completely opposite personalities. That is part of what I love about their friendship.
In this volume I didn't see anything different or extra from the anime. At least not that I remember. It felt like a nice, fun volume.
I'm not sure when I'll be back with the next volume but, I can't wait! I haven't finished it tho. There are other characters I just can't wait to see!!
See you next time~!!♡
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