I Got Married to the Girl I Hate Most in Class (Light Novel) Vol. 5

THE RUMOR MILL'S RUN AMOK!

Saito and Akane’s efforts to make their secret marriage stay under the radar of their classmates have been successful—until now. It seems the jig might be up, and an uproar begins to rise within the school for answers. What’s a couple to do? Akane casts her entrusted friend Himari to play the part of Saito’s new girlfriend to make the rumor mill die down once and for all.

The charade is a success, but things get complicated when the extended time together makes Himari and Saito see a side of each other they had never noticed before. Akane acts like all is well, but this new arrangement brings to light feelings that Akane has no choice but to finally confront.

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.

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Omnibus

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

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

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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