We see the beginning of Nozomu moving on, even as his ex-lover Lisa begins to feel the weight of her own choices and the school's toxicity. Reader Reception: A Slow But Steady Burn
As the manga progresses toward Chapter 20 (which marked the end of a major serialization phase), the drama only intensifies. If you can’t wait for more manga updates, many fans recommend checking out the Light Novel on NovelUpdates to see the full breadth of the "8th Arc" and the ultimate fate of Nozomu and his rivals. We see the beginning of Nozomu moving on,
Hints that the world itself might be a "prison" for the dragon, adding a layer of cosmic horror to Nozomu’s personal struggle. We see the beginning of Nozomu moving on,