女騎士とケモミミの子 [Onna Kishi to Kemomimi no ko] #3

The cover of this third volume says it all — a capable female knight in silver armor cradles two young kemonomimi girls (complete with animal ears and tails) in a warm, protective embrace, the trio framed against a crumbling stone backdrop. Creator たーぼえんじん brings a lovely balance of adventurous grit and cozy found-family warmth to the imagery, with the knight's sturdy lance and battle-worn gear contrasting sweetly with the children's cheerful expressions. If you're drawn to stories where tough warriors have soft hearts, this volume's cover makes a quietly compelling case.