Takane & Hana #5

Volume 5 of Yuki Shiwasu's Takane & Hana puts its charming, sharp-dressed leading man front and center — grinning with easy confidence, pointing directly at the reader, and casually tossing a red rose amid a swirl of cheerful daruma dolls. Shiwasu's art is as crisp and expressive as ever, capturing the delightful push-and-pull energy that makes this shojo series such a pleasure. If you've been following along, volume 5 is exactly the kind of cover that reminds you why you fell for this series in the first place.