After the Rain #1

This volume collects the first part of the manga series After the Rain, following the story of Akira Tachibana, a high school girl who develops feelings for her older manager at the restaurant where she works. Written and illustrated by Jun Mayuzuki, the series explores themes of unrequited love and personal growth with a nuanced, character-driven narrative. Vertical's edition presents the opening chapters of this critically acclaimed slice-of-life drama.