I didn't expect much for the sequel since it's so different from the original, but I'm blown away by the chapters. I'm so emotionally invested in everything now.
That was some pretty good visual storytelling there.
The metaphorical distance between them in that one panel despite sitting so close.
Or when his hand retreated from her touch when they were talking.
Nice, nice.
I'm hoping it's a good slow burn. Explore the first love angle, help her differentiate how she feels for him out of gratitude and her own romantic feelings.
I think it's a good start of development!