ハコヅメ ～交番女子の逆襲～ [Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu] #22

Volume 22 of Yasumiiko's beloved police-slice-of-life series brings a quietly charged cover, with a young woman seated at the foreground wearing a casual expression and a relaxed pose, while a taller young man stands behind her in a grey shirt — the two figures sharing the purple backdrop in a way that hints at the series' signature blend of everyday tension and warmth. Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu has charmed readers with its grounded, human look at life on the beat, and this late-run volume suggests the story's relationships are as compelling as ever. A satisfying pick for anyone who's been following these characters through all their shifts.