Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru #1

Sachiko Orihara's rom-com manga kicks off with a cover that sets the comedic tone perfectly: a bold, tanned gyaru with twin tails, leopard-print crop top, denim cutoffs, and gold jewelry is pointing directly at the viewer with an expression that radiates zero patience — luggage with a heart-shaped tag in tow, clearly showing up somewhere she was not exactly expected. A bewildered hand reaches into frame holding a small wide-eyed character charm, capturing the delightful awkwardness of an uninvited arrival. If you're looking for a fun, personality-packed slice-of-life manga from 2024, Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru Vol. 1 looks like a thoroughly entertaining place to start.