Octave was one of the first yuri manga I ever read. I read it here right after watching the movie Carol and realising that adult drama yuri was something truly incredible. It's stange considering that it's an often heartbreaking drama but Octave helped me with a pretty difficult time in life. It reminded me that everyone is worthy of love even when they feel broken and make mistakes, and that you can grow beyond your insecurities if you accept the kindness of others. I wish more people saw that the characters' flaws and their lack of clarity is really the point of the work and creates its message of connection and healing. It's so exciting that Akiyama Haru is publishing more work, it feels like something wonderful from the past is re-emerging.