ちはやふる [Chihaya Furu] #2

The second volume of Suetsugu Yuki's beloved competitive karuta series arrives with a cover that's pure warmth — a close-up of Chihaya's expressive face half-submerged in a sea of golden-yellow flowers, her auburn hair flowing naturally among the petals. It's a quietly striking image that balances the sport's intensity with something almost dreamlike, perfectly capturing the series' emotional heart. Published by Kodansha under their BE imprint, this is shojo storytelling at its most visually inviting.