Au-delà de l'apparence #5

The fifth volume of Fumie Akuta's tender shōjo series presents a cover that says everything with just a glance — two young people, a blue-haired boy and a warm auburn-haired girl, caught in a quiet, charged moment face-to-face. Published in 2018 by Dargaud under the Kana imprint, this French edition of *Au-delà de l'apparence* ("Beyond Appearances") continues its gentle exploration of connection beneath the surface. The soft, pastel artwork and the intimate closeness of the two figures make this volume feel like a breath held just before something meaningful is said.