薫る花は凛と咲く [Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku] #18

The eighteenth volume of Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku arrives with an unusually warm, relaxed energy — the cover gathers a large group of young characters hanging out along what looks like a sunny shopfront, snacking and laughing together in casual street clothes. It's a refreshingly slice-of-life snapshot that contrasts nicely with the series' more intense dramatic moments, and二杏見サカ's clean, expressive linework makes every personality in the ensemble feel distinct and alive. A great pickup for fans following this Shonen Magazine Comics series.