What stands out most in this Volume is how Motomi handles dramatic irony. Readers are fairly certain of Kurosaki’s secret, yet watching Teru remain oblivious doesn’t feel frustrating so much as bittersweet. The gap between what she knows and what we know becomes the emotional engine of the book, and Motomi milks it without overplaying her hand. There’s a genuine sweetness to Kurosaki’s gruff protectiveness, and his scenes with Teru carry a warmth that keeps the mystery grounded in real affection rather than pure plot mechanics.

The art remains a strength throughout. Motomi’s character designs are expressive without being overly detailed, which lets small shifts in expression carry a lot of emotional weight. Action sequences involving Kurosaki’s hacking skills or his physical confrontations are rendered with clarity, and comedic beats land well thanks to exaggerated but never chaotic paneling.Where this installment occasionally falters is in its side characters. Riko and Kiyoshi provide comic relief and support Teru’s arc, but they can feel like they’re circling the same jokes rather than growing in new directions. The volume also leans on some familiar shoujo tropes around jealousy and misunderstanding, which longtime genre readers may find predictable even if they’re executed competently.

Still, the central mystery surrounding Daisy’s identity and the shadowy organization tied to Teru’s late brother gives the volume enough forward momentum to offset these weaker moments. Motomi drops just enough new information to keep longtime readers hooked without resolving too much too soon, and the cliffhanger elements feel earned rather than manipulative.

Overall, Volume 4 of Dengeki Daisy is a solid entry that deepens both the romance and the intrigue at the heart of the series. It won’t convert skeptics of the genre, but for readers already invested in Teru and Kurosaki’s relationship, it delivers exactly the mix of humor, tension, and quiet emotional payoff the series has built its reputation on.