おじさまと猫 [Ojisama to Neko] #2

The cover of this second volume says it all — a middle-aged man lies contentedly on a pillow, his face pressed close to an adorably round black-and-white cat, the two of them sharing a moment of quiet, genuine warmth. Umi Sakurai's Ojisama to Neko captures something wonderfully understated: the tender bond between a lonely gentleman and the cat who clearly has no intention of giving up his spot. If this cover is any indication, volume two delivers more of the cozy, heartfelt charm that makes this series such a gentle pleasure to read.