太陽よりも眩しい星 [Taiyō Yori mo Mabushii Hoshi] #12

Two young men share a quiet, sun-drenched moment on this volume 12 cover — one taller and composed, the other flashing a bright, carefree smile — perfectly capturing the warm, emotionally resonant tone that has made Kazune Kawahara's A Star Brighter Than the Sun such a compelling read. The soft blues and whites of the background give the image a breezy, open-sky feeling that suits a series whose title promises something radiant. A satisfying installment to have on your shelf as this Shueisha Margaret Comics series continues into 2025.