Black Bird [ブラックバード] #3

Published by Shogakukan under the Flower Comics line, this third volume of Black Bird draws readers in with a cover that says everything about the series' electric romantic tension. A golden-haired young woman and a dark-haired man lean in breathlessly close — nearly kissing — framed by dramatic white chrysanthemums that lend the moment an almost otherworldly elegance. Kanoko Sakurakoji's shojo storytelling has clearly found its visual footing, balancing intimacy and atmosphere in a way that makes it easy to see why this series resonated so strongly with fans.