らせつの花 [Rasetsu no Hana] #6

Two elegantly styled figures — one dark-haired and composed, the other golden-haired with a softer expression — share the cover of this sixth volume in Chika Shiomi's supernatural shojo series, framed by twisting bare branches and lush red roses. The interplay between the thorny, gothic imagery and the intimate closeness of the two characters captures the series' signature blend of romance and tension beautifully. Published under Hakusensha's Hana to Yume Comics imprint, this volume is a lovely addition to one of shojo manga's more atmospheric ongoing stories.