Baby Bear's Bakery #2

The little bear baker is front and center on this charming cover, chef's toque proudly in place as he presents a beautifully decorated multi-tiered cake — the kind of confection that makes you want to reach right through the page. A rabbit perches atop a stepladder to string up festive pennant banners on the left, while a dapper young man in a bow tie helps hang the garlands on the right, giving the whole scene the warm bustle of a celebration being lovingly set up. Published by Denpa in 2023 as part of the Shonen Sunday Comics Special line, *Baby Bear's Bakery* #2 looks like exactly the kind of cozy, feel-good manga that's easy to fall in love with.