En garde! Volume 2

The mix feels fresh and heartfelt, but I wonder what inspired the choice to intertwine fencing competitions with personal identity struggles.

The way the characters support and challenge each other made me think about my own friends. Did the author draw from personal experiences for these relationships?

The detailed depiction of the sport adds so much depth, and I’d love to know if there's a real-life influence behind the rules or the tournament setting.