A review by gluvsbooks
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 10 by Io Sakisaka

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

So in this volume the overlaying focus would have to be closure and apologies. 

Futaba apologies to Narumi for assume that she was holding Kou back. However, Narumi isn’t ready to let Kou go yet. 

During the class trip Kou’s finally able to get some closure to his grief. One of his last memories with his mom is them sharing a sunset and at the end when he shares one with his friends, Kou feels as if he can put to rest that memory… ultimately allowing his healing progress to move forward.