Bond of Dreams, Bond of Love #3

Yaya Sakuragi's boys'-love series continues with this third volume, its cover drawing readers in with an intensely charged moment between two young men — the dark-haired figure holding a small object between his teeth as he leans close to his blonde companion, their hands entwined between them. The soft grid-patterned background and gentle palette of greens and yellows give the image a warmth that balances the undeniable tension of the scene. Rated for explicit content, *Bond of Dreams, Bond of Love* Vol. 3 is a compelling entry in Viz's 2013 lineup for fans of heartfelt, mature romance manga.