夫婦以上、恋人未満。[Fūfu Ijō, Koibito Miman] #9

Volume 9 of Fūfu Ijō, Koibito Miman ("More than a married couple, but not lovers") keeps the romantic tension simmering right where the series thrives. The cover spotlights a pink-haired girl in a vivid red basketball uniform — number 26 — glancing back over her shoulder with a mix of surprise and quiet emotion, her expression doing all the storytelling work. Published by Kadokawa, this entry from creator Yūki Kanemaru looks like a perfect next chapter for anyone who's been following these two complicated hearts.