あせとせっけん [Ase to Sekken] #9

Two figures share an intimate, tender moment on this cover — a young woman with glasses and tears glistening in her eyes, and a fair-haired young man whose hands gently hold hers, their expressions caught somewhere between longing and quiet joy. The soft, warm bokeh background and the flowing Japanese title Ase to Sekken (Sweat and Soap) frame the scene with an understated romantic glow that feels genuinely moving. This special edition (特装版) of volume 9 by Yamada Kintetsu comes bundled with a booklet of bonus short stories, making it a particularly complete package for fans of the series.