平和の国の島崎へ [Heiwa no Kuni no Shimazaki e] #9

Volume 9 of this thoughtful manga series presents a quietly gripping cover: a bespectacled young man in a dark jacket, messenger bag slung across his chest, stands before the tall windows of what appears to be an airport terminal — a passenger plane visible in the sky beyond. There's a palpable sense of departure and anticipation in his expression, equal parts determination and unease. Fans of grounded, character-driven storytelling will find plenty to draw them into this latest chapter of Heiwa no Kuni no Shimazaki e.