Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi Vol 15,16 - Asahi! Don't go away! *lures with sweets*
Volumes 15 and 16 of Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi deliver two solid installments almost entirely dedicated to Asahi, which is very welcome since she is still my favorite heroine. The story continues right from where we left off in the previous volume, with Asahi preparing for the upcoming track-and-field tournament.
Honestly, the tournament hasn't actually taken place yet; these volumes serve as preparation for it. It is a buildup that dives deep into her backstory, introducing her father (a journalist) and mentioning her mother (a designer), and I am honestly appalled by the situation.


What kind of parents are you if you literally abandon your child at a shrine while you travel the world for work? It's not as if they had a well-thought-out plan; one day they essentially just dropped her off and left her behind to fend for herself in a completely unfamiliar environment.
And now you come back and want to act like a parent? The dropkick she gave him was honestly way too gentle. You brought her into this world, so you need to care for her. That is your responsibility; your personal ambitions should come second. Does that even need to be said? There wasn't even a tragic excuse; they are doing completely fine, just living comfortably elsewhere...


As for Asahi, she declares that she plans to move to the US to become an Olympic gold medalist, which means separating from her sisters and Uryuu. The sisters seemed relatively calm about the news, but Uryuu took it hard, proving that he is far too emotionally attached to the girls at this point to simply let them go.
I don't think she will actually leave for the US permanently, as the narrative seems to be aligning more and more with the harem ending I envision. Still, the path that leads her to change her mind will be the crucial part to witness. Will it stem from athletic disappointment, or because of love?


The preview indicates that Volume 17 will bring the conclusion to Asahi's arc, featuring the actual track-and-field tournament and exploring how it reshapes the relationships between the characters. How will Uryuu respond to Asahi's choice? And why does she look in so much pain?