The October issue of“Coco Hana.”Cover and center color spread: “Otome Tsubaki Doesn’t Smile” by Mitsuba Takanashi. The opening color spread features “Playing Bandages” by Aona Yamagata. Plus, the center color spread is “Stars and Detours” by Kozue Onoyama!

Serialized Titles: “Talent”byFumi Yoshinaga /“Twice a Day” by IKUEMI RYO /“Tama no Koshiire: Ashigirl Edo” by Shoko Morimoto /“Dancing GenerationSenior” by MAKIMURA SATORU /“Divorced Mermaid, Drowning in Love” by Daisy Yamada / “Hold Me Tight—And Kiss Me While You’re At It” by Aoi Mimori / “Marilyn Is Gone” by Megumi Hazuki /“Papa Told Me” by Nanae Haruno / “Failed Meals” by Tomoko Matsuoka

One-Shot Stories: “Half a Woman” by Momokan / “Warning: My Sweet Boyfriend Is Overprotective” by Yuta Tomonari