Wow, we actually see some of our favorite characters developing and growing up a bit. Thanks to the forthright Mei, who pulls no punches when dealing with Haruhi, Haruhi comes to some introspection that broadens her mind and allows her to deal (mostly in an adult, calm manner) with her feelings for Tamaki. Tamaki himself morphs a bit from "clueless idiot king" to quiet and wise - but only a bit, because he wouldn't be Tamaki otherwise! Hikaru is unpleasant and out of character in this, enough that I drop an entire star. By this point Kaoru seems to be relegated to supporting character status - he barely has more lines than Mori.
Wretchedly lacking in Nekozawa (even in the short "supporting character" sections at the beginning of each chapter), this volume is otherwise pretty good. A good balance of funny and feeling. There is a gorgeous guest drawing of Princely Nekozawa and Dark Nekozawa together, which took my thoughts down a dark path :-) but...the book is good; I'm eagerly waiting for the next volume.Get more detail about Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 14.
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