Title: 苺ましまろ (Ichigo Marshmallow) Vol. 2
Artist/Author: ばらスィー (Barasui)
Book Size/Pages: B-6, 161pp., w/o furigana
Original Serialization: Monthly Dengeki Daioh 10/02-3/03
First Printing: 8/15/03
Rating: 3/4

I'm stopped trying to find a plot in this series and decided just to enjoy each chapter as they come. With the 5 girls now, it seems to try and replicate the success of Azumanga Daioh (same magazine). Unfortunately, it comes up short. The characters aren't as appealing and the jokes, while at times pretty funny, isn't as hilarious as AzuDai. It's still a nice read as I don't need to overload my brain with plot details.

The only bonus is a color page.

Some major developments from the last volume is that a new girl has joined the group, Anna Copula. Despite having lived in Japan, she is a Westerner. Since she just transferred to the school, she wants to give the impression that she doesn't know Japanese. However, Matsuri finds out. They later find out that her last name is Copula and accidentally leak it to the class. Anna doesn't like the fact that her name is shared by a famous director.

From there, the chapters seem to become episodic with the girls having humorous situations through Christmas, New Years, and beyond.