果ての星通信 [Hate no Shoutsuushin] #2

The cover of this second volume from Menota invites readers into a cozy, plant-filled space where three distinctive characters gather: a cheerful figure in a fox-like creature mask holding a wine glass, a shorter character with soft purple hair and rabbit ears cradling a display of colorful stones or minerals, and a taller figure with green-tinged hair gently holding a small, round creature of their own. Succulents, hanging greenery, framed artwork, and shelves of curious objects fill the background, giving the whole scene a warm, collector's-den atmosphere. If you're drawn to slice-of-life manga with a gentle fantastical edge and an eye for charming, detailed aesthetics, this volume looks like a genuinely inviting read.