光が死んだ夏 [Hikaru ga Shinda Matsu] #1

A bright-eyed teenager with white hair flashes a peace sign on this inviting first volume from Kadokawa Comics A — his school uniform, backpack, and wide grin set against a clean sky-blue backdrop that radiates easy summer energy. The title Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu ("The Summer Hikaru Died") creates a striking contrast with that carefree cover image, hinting at something more layered beneath the cheerful surface. It's a compelling opening frame for a series that clearly knows how to balance warmth and unease right from the start.