ミステリと言う勿れ [Mystery to Iu Nakare] #5

Volume 5 of Yumi Tamura's Mystery to Iu Nakare ("Don't Call It Mystery") wraps its cover in the warm glow of a lushly decorated Christmas tree, ornaments and tinsel framing a close-up of the series' curly-haired protagonist with quiet intensity. A golden angel topper, a cheerful Santa figure, and festive red stockings nestle among the branches, giving the whole image a cozy holiday atmosphere with just a hint of something more complicated lurking beneath the surface. Published by Shogakukan under the Flower Comics Alpha imprint, this volume is a lovely addition to one of shojo manga's most thoughtfully crafted mystery series.