Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life
Sub-Tags: Cute, Heartwarming, Personal Growth
Synopsis:
The wizard Allen’s naughty lessons take a new turn when he begins to realize his true feelings for Charlotte—feelings that he knows he should keep locked away but threaten to burst out any minute. With a zany elf novelist, a rebellious young Fenrir, and a formidable Infernal Capybara jumping into the scene, will Allen finally succeed in confessing his love to Charlotte? Can he save her from her mysterious pursuers? Meanwhile, they journey to the Athena School of Magic and Allen’s family home when they hear the news that Charlotte’s sister Natalia has enrolled as a student, but there’s trouble brewing… Magic explodes and emotions overflow in this wholesome hurly-burly romcom! (Source: J-Novel Club)
The Naughtiness of Love and Family!
The Indulgences of Love
Ever since she arrived at Allen’s doorstep, Charlotte has seen her once-sheltered world completely turned around. Through the Dark Overlord’s specialist guidance, Charlotte has grown from strength to strength with a little help from a series of naughty indulgences.
Continuing to show Charlotte the hedonistic side of life, Crash Course’s sequel starts with both her and Allen discovering the naughtiest indulgence of them all…love!
Personal growth has always played a major role in the story, and the second instalment continues to well-actualise the deuteragonist’s development. Given the problems both characters have faced with others in the past, the realisation of their mutual feelings for each other comes on rapidly (perhaps even slightly too rapidly).
What follows is half the novel dedicated to the heartwarming and cute moments the two of them share as they stumble through the plot holes of early romance. From discovering the infinite naughty pleasures that can be had by doing them together to surviving several life-threatening incidents, they quickly prove that their relationship is as solid as a rock.
An Academy Face-to-Face
With their confidence at an all-time high and their relationship set on solid foundations, the story’s second half deals the newly-christened couple, a challenge that’ll test them on their past insecurities.
News has travelled that Charlotte’s little sister, Natalia, has come into trouble at Allen’s former academy. Subverting everyone’s expectations, however, it seems that Natalia is the trouble rather than being in it. Leader of a gang for justice, she’s become the head of the school, squashing any potential troublemakers on her rise to the top.
Besides a few comedic moments, including Allen’s parents and his cringy past, this latter section of the novel hits all the right emotional beats. Seeing her sister again leaves Charlotte understandably conflicted. Swirling with anxiety over the potential scenarios that could follow, Allen offers Charlotte a lifeline – disguise herself and see the type of woman her little sister has become.
Despite the cagey start between them, it becomes clear to Charlotte that Natalia is still kind at heart, resulting in an emotional reunion.
As the sun sets on A Crash Course’s sequel, it brings with it several new developments, both plot and character-wise, to keep the series fresh.
Whilst the series’ heartwarming and humorous moments are great, the sequel’s best moments can be found as it hits new emotional beats. A particular highlight comes as Charlotte is forced to face her past demons in the form of her little sister. The anxiety and apprehension that coincide with an eventual happy reunion hit all the right notes.
A Crash Course in Naughtiness Vol. 2
My Rating: 9/10
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You can read the second volume of this series digitally on the J-Novel Club website.
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