Hate Me, but Let Me Stay #1

Hijiki's Hate Me, but Let Me Stay opens with a cover that immediately pulls at the heartstrings: a dark-haired young man in a yellow hoodie sits on the floor cradling a sleeping little girl clutching a small pink bunny, while a silver-haired man in a suit and tie stands close, looking down at the two of them with quiet intensity. The tender contrast between the guarded posture of the seated figure and the child's peaceful sleep sets up what promises to be an emotionally layered romance with an unexpected family dynamic at its center. If you're drawn to manga that balances warmth and complicated feelings, this 2024 series from Seven Seas Entertainment looks like a genuinely compelling place to start.