君のことが好きで言えない。[Kimi no Koto ga Suki de Ienai] #1

The cover of this first volume from Kōdansha's Dessert imprint sets a tender, bittersweet mood immediately — a pink-haired girl clutches her hands to her chin, eyes wide with emotion, while a blue-haired boy leans close behind her, one hand pointing toward a sketchbook open to a soft, whimsical drawing. Fumi Mikami's linework radiates the sweet tension of unspoken feelings that the title — I Can't Say I Like You — promises right from the start. A charming opener for fans of heartfelt shojo romance.