Sweat and Soap #9

Volume 9 of Kintetsu Yamada's Sweat and Soap brings the tender, close-up chemistry of its central couple front and center — a bespectacled young woman and a fair-haired young man share an intimate, nose-to-nose moment, their hands gently clasped between them. The soft, pastel-flecked background perfectly frames the warmth and nervous sweetness that has made this romance series such a delight. At $12.99, it's an easy pick for anyone already caught up in their story — or a charming entry point to discover what the fuss is about.