It's a Secret, Shirotae-sama Vol. 1

One girl must walk through a vampire academy without letting them know she’s a human. But when the head vampire discovers her secret will her days be numbered? A supernatural Girls’ Love manga featuring a human x vampire! From the creator of Cats and Sugar Bowls—also available from Seven Seas.

Utao Hananoi is a student at a prestigious academy—that’s meant for vampires! As a human, she must keep her identity a secret as humans are still considered food for the supernatural beings. But despite her best attempts, her secret is discovered by Shirotae… the progenitor of vampires! Thankfully, Shirotae offers to keep Utao’s secret, for now. Will Utao be able to keep her secret and her life or does Shirotae have other ideas in mind?

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.

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Omnibus

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• 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