It’s a new month so let’s kick off the new shoujo releases of the week with Viz releases. Viz was particularly smart with the timing of their December releases, as they are all winter/Christmas-themed.
1) Rainbow Days
Natsuki has plans for Christmas Eve, but then things go awry. Maybe all roads lead to love?
2) Ima Koi: Now I’m In Love, Vol. 4
It’s Satomi and Yagyu’s first Christmas together and will surely be unforgettable.
3) Snow White With The Red Hair, Vol. 22
Shirayuki, Obi, and Ryuu are hoping for a winter miracle as they seek permission to light the road connecting two cities with the help of a special plant. Will political instability make it an impossible dream?
From Kodansha
1) Matcha Made In Heaven, Vol. 2
To rid herself of an overbearing fiancee, Chako tells her entire hometown village that she is married to Isshin, an employee of her family’s tea farm. With the family business in dire straits, the two must find a way to keep up the ruse. Chako may find Isshin cold, but he is passionate about tea making.
2)Chihayafuru, Vol. 35
Chihaya finds herself more determined than ever with the Queen’s match fast approaching.
Also from Kodansha coming up on December 13th
1) Something’s Wrong With Us, Vol. 12 (digital) (Print release on the 20th)
Nao has been named Kogetsuan’s successor. Many treat her as though she has stolen what is rightfully Tsubaki’s. Is this truly what Nao wants?
2) Lovesick Ellie, Vol. 7 (Print)
After Kaname asks to become friends with her, Eriko invites Kaname to hang out with her and Ohmi. When Ohmi has a fit of jealousy, it awakens unexpected feelings in Kaname, leading to a confession.
