休日のわるものさん [Kyūjitsu no Warumono-san] #1

A brooding, dark-haired man in an oversized camel coat clutches a stuffed panda toy while a cheerful redhead dashes into the frame behind him — the contrast alone sets up a wonderfully offbeat dynamic. Published by Square Enix, this first volume of Kyūjitsu no Warumono-san (Days Off for the Villain) promises a slice-of-life manga with real charm to spare. The soft, wintry palette and zoo bag peeking into the scene hint at something unexpectedly wholesome at the heart of this story.