僕は友達が少ない [Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai] #1

The opening volume of Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai ("I Have Few Friends") sets a charming, bittersweet tone right from the cover, where a dark-haired schoolgirl in a green plaid skirt clutches what appears to be a tall, layered dessert cup — her expression caught somewhere between determination and mild indignation. It's a wonderfully understated image for a series whose very title wears its lonely heart on its sleeve. Published by Media Factory under their MF Comics line, this first volume invites readers into a story about the awkward, endearing business of trying to connect with others.