ふしぎな猫のまち メルティア [Fushigi na Neko no Machi Meltier] #1

The opening volume of Fushigi na Neko no Machi Meltier sets an irresistibly sweet tone right from its cover, where a bright-eyed girl in a frilly pink maid-style dress beams alongside a tiny black cat companion, all surrounded by strawberries, a teacup, a bunny, and a cascade of soft pastel pinks and a cheerful rainbow. The subtitle "Märchen Meltier" hints at a fairy-tale world where cats and whimsy go hand in hand. Published by Shogakukan, this first volume promises the kind of cozy, charming shoujo magic that's hard to put down once you've picked it up.