ママレード・ボーイ [Marmalade Boy] #2

The soft, sun-warmed cover of this second volume of Wataru Yoshizumi's Marmalade Boy says it all — three teenagers stand together in easy, relaxed poses, two boys flanking a bright-eyed girl at the center, the whole scene radiating the sweet tension of youth and complicated feelings. Published by Shueisha in their bunko format, this compact edition is a lovely way to revisit one of shōjo manga's most warmly remembered romantic comedies. If the gentle smiles and pastel tones on this cover are any indication, the charm that made this series so beloved is fully intact.