きみの横顔を見ていた [Kimi no Yokogao o Miteita] #1

A quietly tender opening volume from Ichinohe Saku, Looking at Your Profile introduces its story through a cover that says everything with restraint — a young woman in a school blazer, her short hair framing a delicate profile as she gazes softly into the distance. The watercolor palette of blush and grey-blue gives the whole image a wistful, almost stolen-glance feeling that perfectly suits the title. If you enjoy gentle, emotionally grounded shōjo storytelling, this first volume looks like a lovely place to begin.