This volume seemed to have significantly fewer pages compared to the previous ones.

As a result, not a whole lot actually occurred within its pages.

It was quite disappointing to find that the remaining portion of the book was filled with a different manga instead.

Ugh, this really disrupted the flow and continuation of the story that I was initially interested in.

I was looking forward to more developments and adventures in the original manga, but instead, I got a random insertion of something else.

It makes me wonder if the publishers had some sort of last-minute decision or if there were other factors at play.

Regardless, it left me feeling a bit let down and hoping that future volumes would get back on track and deliver the engaging content that I had come to expect.

I almost took away a star simply because Noriko and Izark are separated in this volume.

However, I put that star back because of the awesomeness that is Gaya Il Bizka.

Although a significant portion of this volume is occupied by a one-shot titled "See You Tomorrow" which is set in modern Tokyo and features a high school girl. This one-shot almost made me revoke the star that Gaya Il Bizka had regained. But as I noted, Gaya is truly that awesome.

Moreover, the one-shot can be regarded as optional since it is rather generic.

Anyway, getting back to From Far Away, it commences with Noriko revealing that she has grasped the basics of the language in Izark's world. Although she is not completely fluent, she is learning rapidly. This almost to Izark's dismay, which leads to a moment where Izark seemingly snaps harshly at Noriko.

The incident is effectively utilized to emphasize the danger that Noriko is in and the reason why Izark does the whole "We need to part!" thing.

I wasn't enthusiastic about the separation as I quite like Noriko and Izark together. But it gives us Gaya, a shopkeeper who is tough in her own way.

We also witness the reappearance of Agol and his blind daughter, and we learn a bit more about him as well.

Definitely a good setup. I won't lie though, that 5-stars is purely based on a biased opinion and I'm not being a tough critic on this.

Noriko and Isaac getting closer little by little is so cute!!

Noriko takes care of his things and his heart while protecting her pride, and he just keeps running away. It's so cute.

His past is also interesting. He has scales, teeth, and his body is changing. Is he like a half-demon? But he can also control fire. Why? Is he a fire demon?

Noriko's cautious approach to Isaac shows her tenderness and care. She wants to know more about him without scaring him away. Isaac, on the other hand, seems to be a bit of a mystery. His abilities and his past make him an intriguing character.

As they continue to interact, we can't help but wonder what will happen next. Will they grow closer? Will Isaac open up about his past? Only time will tell. But for now, we can enjoy the cute moments between them and look forward to more adventures.

I don't like it because there is additional story that is not important. I just want to focus on Izaku.

Sometimes, in a narrative, there are elements that seem to detract from the main focus. In this case, the additional story feels like an unnecessary distraction. What truly interests me is Izaku.

I want to see more of his development, his struggles, and his growth. The other details seem to overshadow what could be a more in-depth exploration of Izaku's character.

It's important to keep the focus on the central figure to fully understand and appreciate their journey. By eliminating the unimportant additional story, we can give Izaku the attention he deserves and gain a deeper understanding of his significance within the overall narrative.

Noriko delves deeper into learning the language in this volume, which results in several hilarious interactions.

However, then we witness the parting of ways between her and the hero. Or do we really?

As Noriko discovers more about the world surrounding her and herself, along with Izark, her safety becomes of utmost importance.

Consequently, we see Izark and Noriko separate.

I am extremely excited to observe where Noriko's newfound independence will lead her and what awaits her in meeting these characters.

The story has taken an interesting turn, and I can't wait to see what unfolds next for Noriko.

Will she face new challenges? Will she reunite with Izark? Only time will tell.

For now, I am eagerly anticipating the next installment to find out.

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The little cat is sitting peacefully on the soft mat.

It has a pair of big, bright eyes that seem to be looking at something curiously.

Its fur is smooth and shiny, and its small nose twitches from time to time.

Overall, it looks extremely cute, making people can't help but want to reach out and touch it.

So so good.

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The way he hugged her was truly astonishing.

It was as if time stood still for a moment. His arms wrapped around her with such tenderness and strength, as if he never wanted to let go.

The look on his face was a mix of joy, relief, and pure love. She felt completely safe and cherished in his embrace.

It was a hug that spoke volumes without saying a single word. It was a moment that would be etched in their memories forever.

Every time she thought about that hug, a warm smile would spread across her face.

It was a hug that made her believe in the power of love and the beauty of human connection.

And she knew that no matter what happened in the future, that hug would always be a source of comfort and strength for her.

Izark leaves Noriko with "Auntie" in an effort to simplify life for both of them.

Despite her utmost efforts to maintain a positive attitude, when Auntie's home comes under attack, Noriko goes in search of Izark but fails to find him. She eventually meets Agol and his seer daughter Geena.

As a middle school student, I didn't have a great deal of affection for this series: Noriko seemed overly whiny and ineffective. However, upon rereading it as an adult, I came to appreciate Noriko's flaws. Now that she has been in the new world for three months, she has a fundamental understanding of the language and can engage in brief, concise conversations.

Hooray for realistic language learning! There is further cause for celebration: Noriko frequently makes mistakes (such as referring to Izark as "honey"), which enhances the realism that the remainder of the series has painstakingly crafted.

Izark's ability to hear Noriko's cries for help was a less convincing aspect of this volume; how many other manga series have employed a similar device? Perhaps if Kyoko Hikawa later offers an explanation for why Izark can hear her, it will be more acceptable, but otherwise, it appears a touch contrived. Regrettably, we don't gain much more backstory in this volume, although we do get to witness how Izark has become attached to Noriko over the past three months.

The short story at the conclusion of the manga is the third installment of a different series. The absence of context makes it difficult for the reader to fully engage with the romance between Ojika and Tomomi. Maybe it would have been preferable to include the first part rather than the third?

Hopefully, future volumes will provide more character development while still adhering to realism. I eagerly anticipate more backstory on Izark and the villains!

This review will cover volume 3 & 4.

After the okay volume two, I can say this series definitely got better with these two volumes. However, that doesn't mean there still aren't problems. But first, let's take a closer look at the characters.

Noriko and Izark remain likeable. Noriko has shown some growth as a character, which I'm really glad to see. She's what I would call a damsel in distress done right. She doesn't have to be a fighter to be a good character, and she becomes more interesting considering the situation she's in. She's kind but clumsy, dependent on Izark yet makes up for it by learning the language and trying to help out whenever possible. Given her circumstances, she's interesting and not bad at all. It would have been easy to make her annoying since she has to be rescued often, but she's not stupid. Clumsy but not dumb, she's smart and can make reasonable decisions to keep herself and her friends safe.

Izark is quite likeable as the "loner warrior" hero. He is the sky demon and used to traveling alone as people apparently view him as a monster. But the gentle approach and kindness that Noriko shows him make him a bit more interesting and reveal a bit of his character. He's quiet but thought-provoking, a fighter with a good heart, having this cool air about him yet also being very shy.

I'm serious. One minute he can fight 17 men by himself, and the next minute Noriko hugs him and he turns red as a tomato. There's also this funny scene where Noriko accidentally calls him "honey" (keep in mind, she's still learning the language and tried to say "good job"), and he blushes and gets embarrassed because a couple of the men they're with give him a hard time by calling them a couple.

The new characters are also a lot of fun. There's an old friend of Izark named Gaya, a former soldier who's now retired. She has a tough exterior but is still nice and serves as an aunt or a second mother to Noriko. There's also a little girl named Geena, a seer, and her father Agol, a mercenary for the villain Rachef. There's Barago, who used to fight Izark but now travels with them. And you have a noble, Jeida, who was persecuted along with his sons Rontarna and Koriki.

Since we don't see much of the villains in this one, I'm not going to spend any time on them and will move on to the plot.

As for the plot of this manga, it's doing okay. There's not much to it except that there's one thing that still bothers me. In the first volume, there was so much fuss over the awakening and who was going to get it. We now know that Noriko is the awakening, Izark is the sky demon, and Noriko can control the sky demon. But here lie a few problems.

There really isn't any explanation as to what they're supposed to do. Is the awakening supposed to bring war and destruction? Or is she supposed to defeat this evil by using the sky demon's power? Why is everyone after her? Do they want the awakening for power? Or do they intend to start a war? Explain, manga! EXPLAIN!!!!!!!!!

I really hope the series gives us more detail than what's been given so far. But it's a good sign. It shows that I'm invested and really want to know what's going to happen to these characters. I want them to pull through and be safe. For me, that's a good sign. To add to that, the fighting had motivation behind it, so it wasn't boring or dull. Izark had to escape to find Noriko, and Gaya, Jeida, and his sons are fighting to escape the fate of being thrown into prison.

So yeah, I like it and hope that the rest of the volumes are even better.

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There are a plethora of manga that follow this particular premise.

The main character gets drawn into a foreign and far-off land.

They then have to figure out a way to return to their rightful place.

Along the way, they fall in love with another main character, and readers often find themselves shipping them together or perhaps shipping two other characters.

In essence, it's a roundabout way of expressing the desire to play matchmaker, which is rather cute.

Yes, I've had many manga entertain me with this concept.

However, it was just another passing fad before it reverted to the basic formula of one person fighting against another strong individual to create a big boom and elicit oohs and aahs.

I truly miss this old romantic way of bringing two people together and watching love blossom.

It's one of my favorites.

The book has a great volume, which is quite impressive at first glance.

However, the last nearly 40% of it is the third part of a different story that was not included in the previous volumes. This sudden shift in the narrative was rather unexpected and, unfortunately, it wasn't particularly interesting.

As a result, it felt like I didn't get as much value for what I paid for in this volume. The disjointed nature of the content made it difficult to fully engage with the story and left me with a sense of dissatisfaction.

It's a shame because the beginning and middle parts of the book had shown great promise, but this sudden detour into a different story really dampened my overall experience.

I hope that future volumes will either better integrate these different storylines or focus more on the main narrative to provide a more seamless and engaging reading experience.