ふつうの恋子ちゃん [Futsuu no Koiko-chan] #9

A dreamy close-up of Koiko herself fills this volume-9 cover, her wide aquamarine eyes and softly flushed cheeks framed by a cascade of bright yellow blossoms that feel both warm and a little wistful. Creator Nanaji Nagamu's delicate watercolor-style linework gives the image a gentle, almost luminous quality that suits this quietly heartfelt shojo series perfectly. A lovely addition to the run, and a cover that captures the tender, bittersweet mood the series is known for.