魔法使いの弟子が笑う時。 [Mahō Tsukai no Deshi ga Warau Toki.] #3

A silver-haired figure presses a finger to their lips in a hushed, conspiratorial gesture while a dark-haired companion looks on, cherry blossoms drifting softly around them — it's a cover that beautifully balances mystery and warmth. Volume 3 of When a Magician's Apprentice Smiles continues this Square Enix shōjo series with the same delicate, atmospheric artistry that makes it such a quiet pleasure to read. Fans of gentle, emotionally layered manga will find this installment hard to pass up.