Stranger Case #9

Volume 9 of Stranger Case presents a quietly striking cover from manga artist Chashiba Katase, based on the original work by Kyô Shirodaira — a young girl in a sailor uniform stands poised with a cane and a delicate blue parasol, surrounded by soft florals and the ghostly suggestion of watchful eyes and a cat lurking in the background. The gentle watercolor palette belies an unmistakable undercurrent of mystery, with those half-hidden presences hinting that things are never quite as serene as they seem. Published by Pika Édition in 2019, this ninth volume continues to deliver the series' signature blend of elegance and unease.