サイダーのように言葉が湧き上がる [Cider o Yō ni Kotoba ga Wakiagaru]

A gentle, two-volume manga from Kadokawa (2020–2021), Cider o Yō ni Kotoba ga Wakiagaru follows two teens—a shy haiku poet and a cheerful, mask-wearing social-media star—whose chance meeting in a suburban shopping mall sparks an unlikely friendship. Written and illustrated by the team of Ken Wakui and illustrator Yūsuke Nakamura, this short series explores the quiet power of words and connection in a hyper-connected world. Though brief at just three chapters, it captures a sweet, summery slice of youth that resonates with anyone who’s ever struggled to say what they truly feel.