きょうは会社休みます。 [Kyou wa Kaisha Yasumimasu.] #9

Two stylishly dressed young people — a young man in a striped shirt and a young woman in a black-and-white blouse — share the cover of this ninth volume of Mari Fujimura's romantic series from Shueisha's Margaret Comics line, their warm expressions hinting at the tender connection at the heart of the story. The soft pastel palette and delicate character designs feel perfectly at home in the shōjo tradition, giving the whole package an understated sweetness. If you've been following this charming workplace romance, volume nine looks like a lovely next chapter to add to your shelf.