Au grand air #2

The second volume of Afro's cozy outdoor manga arrives with a cover that perfectly captures its quiet magic — two young campers are settled on a hillside at night, one gazing up with hands clasped while the other rests nearby, a dazzling cityscape glittering on the horizon beneath a deep blue sky. There's a genuinely peaceful warmth to the scene, from the colorful patterned blankets to the soft glow of distant lights, that makes the great outdoors feel like the most inviting place imaginable. If the 2018 French-language release of volume one left you wanting more starlit evenings and camping companionship, this follow-up delivers that same gentle, unhurried charm.