Mixed Vegetables #5

Volume 5 of Ayumi Komura's Mixed Vegetables presents a quietly charming cover that places a bright-eyed young woman in a pink floral dress front and center, with a relaxed young man seated behind her amid an abundant spread of fresh ingredients, seafood, and prepared dishes. The lush, food-filled setting perfectly captures the series' blend of culinary passion and shōjo romance that made it a Viz/Shojo Beat standout in 2009. Komura's warm, detailed artwork makes this volume feel like an inviting stop at a lively market stall.