Summers With You: My Summer of You Vol. 4

Chiharu and Wataru captivated readers' hearts in Nagisa Furuya's English-language BL debut, My Summer of You, and its cinematic sequel, The Summer With You. Now, the two boys' summers continue in the latest volume of the beloved summer romance boys’ love series!

What Awaits When Spring Arrives?

Since their first meeting in high school, Wataru Toda and Chiharu Saeki have graduated and moved on to college, and that’s not the only thing that’s changed between them. A high school friendship soon blossomed into romance, and they are now spending their third year together as a couple. With the changing of the seasons pushing them forward, they are ready to face anything together, right by each other’s side. But when Chiharu is selected for a student exchange program, he’ll have to move to Canada for six months when summer rolls around again. Despite the challenges that await them, the two aren’t afraid to challenge the future together in good days and bad, come what may.

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