いとしのムーコ [Itoshi no Mūko] #9

An endearing volume in Takayuki Mizushina's slice-of-life series about the cheerful bond between a dog and her owner, Lovely Muco! Volume 9 captures the warmth of everyday moments with Muco and Komatsu-san. The cover is a delight — a close-up of Muco the white dog pressing her nose affectionately toward Komatsu-san, while a stocky, sunglasses-wearing figure in a star-studded jacket looks on with a mild air of irritation in the background. Published by Kōdansha under the Evening KC imprint, this volume continues the series' gentle, good-humored celebration of life with a lovably enthusiastic pet.