できそこないの姫君たち [Dekisokonai no Himegimi-tachi] #3

Two young women share a quietly charged moment on this volume 3 cover — one stylish and confident, the other more reserved, both drawn with delicate, expressive linework that captures the tension and tenderness between them. The tagline hints at unnamed feelings that are frightening to face, setting a beautifully bittersweet tone for this girls' love story pairing a gyaru with an introverted otaku. Takeshobo's shojo-adjacent aesthetic is on full display here, making this an appealing pick for readers who enjoy emotionally nuanced romance manga.