はなにあらし [Hana ni Arashi] #8

Two schoolgirls in sailor uniforms share a tender, close moment on a sunlit stairway — the intimacy between them practically radiates off the page of this eighth volume of Hana ni Arashi. Published by Shogakukan, the series continues its gentle, heartfelt portrayal of a young romantic relationship with understated warmth and delicate linework. The soft, muted palette and quiet composition make this cover a lovely encapsulation of the series' signature emotional sensitivity.