できそこないの姫君たち [Dekisokonai no Himegimi-tachi] #5

Two schoolgirls in their uniforms are drawn close together on this intimate, soft-toned cover — one clutching a small notebook to her cheek as they lean in, their expressions tender and searching. Dekisokonai no Himegimi-tachi ("The Imperfect Princesses") reaches its fifth volume under Takeshobo's banner, continuing what looks to be a heartfelt girls'-love story told with delicate, expressive artwork. If the quiet emotion captured on this cover is any indication, the series keeps its focus firmly on the nuanced inner lives of its characters.