涼風 [Suzuka]

From 2004 to 2007, Kōdansha published Suzuka, an 18-issue romantic sports manga by creator Kouji Seo. The series follows Yamato Akitsuki, a high school boy who moves to Tokyo and becomes captivated by the beautiful and talented track-and-field star Suzuka Asahina. Their relationship unfolds against the backdrop of competitive athletics, blending youthful romance with the pressures of training and personal growth. Suzuka is a defining work of Seo’s early career, establishing his signature style of earnest, emotionally resonant storytelling in the shōnen genre.