薔薇嬢のキス [Bara jō no Kisu] #1

The opening volume of Kiss of Rose Princess arrives with a cover that sets the series' romantic tone beautifully — a bright-eyed pink-haired girl clutches a decorative fan while a sharp-featured young man in formal attire looms close behind her, rose petals swirling around them both. Published by Kadokawa under the Asuka Comics DX imprint, this shoujo series by Aya Shouoto wears its glamour proudly, all sparkle and dramatic tension. If lush romantic aesthetics and elegantly dressed leads are your thing, this first volume announces its intentions with considerable style.