Baby-sitters #21

Hari Tokeino's heartwarming slice-of-life series continues with its twenty-first volume, and the cover captures everything that makes it so endearing: a dark-haired teenager carries a cheerful toddler in an adorable puppy-hood outfit on his back, both of them radiating warmth against a cheerful burst of confetti and stars. The easy smile on the older boy's face and the rosy-cheeked delight of the little one sum up the series' gentle charm in a single glance. Published by Glénat in 2021, this volume is a lovely addition to one of shojo manga's most affectionate takes on found family and caregiving.