青のオーケストラ [Ao no Ōkesutora] #9

Volume 9 of Ao no Ōkesutora presents a quietly compelling cover: a young student in a school blazer raises a gleaming French horn to his lips, poised mid-performance or mid-practice outside what appears to be a school building framed by warm autumn foliage. The golden instrument catches the light beautifully against the cool blues and greens of the background, perfectly capturing the series' blend of youth and musical dedication. By creator Makoto Akui (阿久井真), this volume continues one of Shogakukan's most heartfelt orchestra-centered manga series.