How My Cute Girlfriend and I Started a Love Story, Volume 1

A sweet office romance GL between a cute, friendly girl and her seemingly stoic colleague—who actually has an adorable clumsy side!

Receptionist Yokosawa is a cute girl who loves cute things. Because of her friendly attitude, people see her as an easy girl to have their way with... Little do they know, she has absolutely zero dating experience.

On the other hand, Kurusu is an unfriendly, stoic personality. She visits the office Yokosawa works at often due to their company partnership, but for the first time, Kurusu approaches Yokosawa to ask her out for dinner! As they spend some private time together, Yokosawa sees a whole different side to Kurusu. She is completely different than the cold, business demeanor chooses to show. She's a bit clumsy, naive, and naturally...cute!

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs