Classmates

In this ongoing series from Seven Seas Entertainment, Asumiko Nakamura crafts a quiet, poignant romance between two high school students who couldn't be more different. Launched in 2019, the story unfolds across seven issues, exploring the tentative bond between the diligent, straight-laced Hikaru and the aloof, enigmatic Rihito. Nakamura's delicate, expressive artwork and nuanced character work have made this a standout in the Boys' Love genre, capturing the awkward, heartfelt beauty of first love with uncommon subtlety.