あせとせっけん [Ase to Sekken] #2

The second volume of Yamada Kintetsu's Ase to Sekken ("Sweat and Soap") continues this charming slice-of-life romance with a cover that says it all — two young people lying close together, flushed and wide-eyed in a moment of unmistakable warmth and nervous energy. Published by Kōdansha under the Morning KC imprint, the series has a wonderfully grounded, intimate feel that sets it apart from more dramatic shōnen fare. If you're drawn to stories built on everyday closeness and quietly electric chemistry, this one belongs on your shelf.