In the final volume of Sex Ed 120%, more sexual education tips for all genders are revealed. It starts with the main trio of girls getting an education on contraception and abortion thanks to Tsuji and Nakazawa’s skit; insightful history into the LGBT+ community while on a school trip; and, because this manga is set in school, festival time! Between helpful one-page Q&A’s on important topics (one example: Tsuji answers a question on what you should do if your sex drive’s lower than your boyfriend’s) and one extra lesson (“Once you start faking orgasms, you can start having good sex!”), the manga continues delivering on educating any and all readers.
But wait, isn’t there a story in this manga? Well, not really. It never really promised it would deliver a consistent story, but instead would give tips and tricks in sexual education. But if there’s been one ongoing plot line, it would be between the relationship between Tsuji and Nakazawa, which goes to a new level here!
Tsuji, after all her teachings, actually has a secret she’s been hiding from her students. But thanks to her friend and wanting to trust in her core students, she finally reveals it — and then reveals it to Nakazawa! So, I ended up finding her letting them know she’s bisexual timely. Maybe a week or so ago I saw someone discuss being in a relationship with a man despite being bi and what that entailed — was not expecting to get the same talking points in this volume! But honestly, I probably should’ve. This series has engaged in this with the relationships the students have, but it really took shape in this volume. It’s just that this time the teachers are involved, and they can’t help but have two different mindsets due to what’s expected of them.
But the cover implies the students would get involved in helping these two get together, and they sure do assist! With their “Sexuality Crossing” exhibit idea taking off and allowing a number of students to quietly reveal their preferences while also learning about human sexuality, they then get Tsuji and Nakazawa to reframe how things should go. It’s possible they both could get hurt in the process, but it’s also possible for them to find they truly like each other. If it doesn’t work out…should that affect their professional life? The questions Sex Ed 120% asks will generate a range of answers, and I feel like this part, and how this was concluded, was pretty solid.
The only real misgiving I have is this did feel slightly rushed. Would’ve loved to spend more time with the two and the rest of the students, but ultimately it ends with me having to ponder how their future will go in my head. That is unfortunate, but it’s just a minor quibble overall. In truth, the relationship aspect is a part of the series, but the very helpful tips regarding sex was the main draw, and this series delivered in spades.
Like I mentioned earlier with Tsuji and Nakazawa doing a skit, they really took the time to emphasize what happens when you get pregnant. Heck they even go into abortions and the timing of it, but stress it is a women’s right to get one. While the topics can mean different things to different people, I think this series did a wonderful job in explaining to everyone, no matter who they are, a positive sex life. And while it’s worth reading from an educational standpoint, Sex Ed 120%’s varied tales make it worth reading even as a manga fan.