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Warning: this manga *is* an add-on to the SDR2 story. It is NOT standalone or a conventional "adaptation" of the game. It is intended to provide another perspective to the story similar to some of the other character POV mangas for the franchise.

So let's get with the review: this manga is an excellent piece of media in terms of its goals. It accomplishes what it intends to (that is, providing Komaeda's perspective) in a quality that is often lost in other Danganronpa extras such as the gag comics - i.e, characters are kept as close to their essences as possible without careless retconning and ... it communicates the atmosphere in an immersive manner.

The art was done by an excellent fan artist who to this day regularly draws both Komaeda and Hinata for their birthdays - it is the work of someone who is already involved with the characters and handles them accordingly. This shines through with the panelling and expressions, there are many nuances that actively compliment the specific character involved. That is to say, the illustrations' style are also fitting for Komaeda's character with its sharpness and slightly emphasized proportions - along with its capacity to give an eerie feeling when necessary.

One of the most notable features of the POV is that other than showing us Komaeda's part of the story, it also gives us glimpses to his inner world that comes to shine with the amount of time he spends alone. It also communicates his internal conflicts, confusion and his distorted thinking.

Overall, I 100% recommend giving it a read for anyone who might take a liking to diving a little deeper into Komaeda.

HoYoFair never disappoints, what can I say? A nice detail regarding all the characters wearing their "dance outfit" difference is that Robin and Dr. Ratio, two characters who are uncomfortable with some of the public attention given to their looks, appear to be dressed "less revealingly" compared to the other backing dancers. Dr. Ratio has his shirt tucked in with his usual shirt underneath, while Robin wears a considerably longer skirt.

The music is good, the lyrics are definitely appreciated, and the peacock cameo is hilarious. The only flaw is that the illustrations appear to have forgotten Aventurine's tattoo (unless this is set in an ... AU and is intentional).

The attention to detail is admirable considering this is just a short promotional video.
- Aventurine lives with 3 cat cakes, representing his deceased parents and sister
- The newspapers feature imagery of Clockie at the bottom, alongside a sticker of Dr. Ratio at the top
- In the room with Clockie merch, you can catch a glimpse of the in-game Robin portrait and one of the Clockie PFP's available + the lightcone
- Jingliu can be seen in the background as Kafka is trying on outfits
Hoyoverse's animations overall make it very clear they've been made with a lot of love, but this still holds a special place in ... that regard.