アオハライド [Ao Haru Ride]

A quiet, emotionally resonant shōjo manga from Shueisha, Ao Haru Ride (2011–2015) follows a high school girl navigating the bittersweet reunion with a boy she once knew—and who has since become a stranger. Written and illustrated by Io Sakisaka, the series is celebrated for its tender, realistic portrayal of first love, friendship, and the ache of growing apart and together. Its 13-issue run captures the fleeting intensity of youth with Sakisaka’s expressive art and heartfelt storytelling.