We, Pitiful Yet Beloved

An adorable Boys’ Love romance about reunited childhood friends and the ways they help each other grow up—and glow up! From the creator of Crow Hill: Don’t Be Shy!!—available in omnibus format from Seven Seas.

Ryuu has always had a complex about his looks and being bullied by his classmates has made it worse. But one day, his beautiful classmate, Fukuda Ema, suddenly approaches him with a surprising confession.

Ema claims Ryuu is the reason that he has grown into the person he is now. Despite Ryuu’s claims that they’re both from different worlds, the truth is they used to be childhood friends and Ema was just as insecure as Ryuu. But their friendship and Ryuu’s sweet words helped Ema and now he wants to do the same for his beloved friend. But is Ryuu capable of seeing more to himself than his looks?

An endearing Boys’ Love story about childhood friends growing up and glowing up together!

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