不揃いの連理 [Fuzoroi no Renri] #10

Two young figures lie side by side against a soft, pale background — a dark-haired character in casual sneakers and a blonde in a light top, their hands nearly touching amid scattered rose petals, conveying quiet tension and longing. Mikan-shi's character designs carry a delicate expressiveness that suits this understated, emotionally charged moment perfectly. Volume 10 of Fuzoroi no Renri looks to be an intimate chapter in what is clearly a deeply felt character-driven series from Kadokawa.