高嶺と花 [Takane to Hana] #8

The cover of volume 8 of Takane to Hana sets a deliciously playful mood, featuring the series' central duo surrounded by swirling chocolate, candy, and rose petals — Hana in a pretty pink dress reaching toward the sharply dressed Takane, whose cool expression barely conceals the spark between them. Yuki Shiwasu's art captures the push-and-pull charm that makes this shojo series so appealing, wrapping the whole scene in warm, indulgent tones that feel perfectly suited to the chocolate theme. A lovely addition to any collection of Hakusensha's Hana to Yume lineup.