Crystal Sky of Yesterday #1

A young woman in a school uniform glances back over her shoulder as she walks through a quiet, atmospheric alleyway — her red backpack and gentle expression setting a tone that feels both nostalgic and quietly hopeful. Created by Pocket Chocolate, this opening volume from KOTOJI Editions promises the kind of tender, character-driven storytelling that manga does so beautifully. If slice-of-life stories with a melancholic warmth are your thing, Crystal Sky of Yesterday looks like a very promising place to begin.