Bread & Butter #1

The opening volume of Ashihara Hinaako's Bread & Butter sets a wonderfully cozy tone, with its pink-striped cover adorned by an appealing array of baked goods — baguettes, croissants, a chocolate cornet, pretzels, and more — surrounding two central figures: a tall young man in a white shirt and gray apron, and a blonde young woman in a gingham skirt holding a baguette, the two standing back to back with a quietly charged dynamic. Published under Shueisha's Margaret Comics Coconana imprint, this series promises the warmth of a good bakery alongside the gentle tension of a budding relationship. If you're in the mood for slice-of-life manga with a deliciously inviting atmosphere, volume one is a very appealing place to start.