ぼくと未来屋の夏 [Boku to Mirai-ya no Natsu]

A brief, two-issue series from Kōdansha, Boku to Mirai-ya no Natsu (2006–present) follows a boy who meets a mysterious "future shop" owner during a summer that changes his perspective. Written and illustrated by a single creator, this compact story balances nostalgic warmth with a touch of the surreal, offering a quiet, character-driven snapshot of youth and possibility. Its limited run makes it a focused, self-contained gem from the mid-2000s manga landscape.