A new starter box for the popular manga Bloom will be released to help fans who have been waiting for the series. This illustrated box will collect the first three volumes and will be published by nobi nobi! editions on November 4 at a price of 21.60€, the same as buying the volumes separately. The series, created by Saka Mikami, has been ongoing in Japan since 2021, appearing in the Pocket Magazine by Kôdansha editions. To date, 24 volumes have been released, showing the series’ continued popularity. Set in a Japanese suburb, Bloom follows the lives of students from two rival schools: Chidori, a public boys' high school known for its struggling students, and Kikyô, a prestigious girls' school for students from well-off families. These schools are portrayed as being in constant opposition, with students from each expected to dislike the other. The story centers on Rintarô Tsumugi, a student at Chidori who helps out at his family's pastry shop. There, he becomes friends with Kaoruko Waguri, a regular customer. As their friendship grows, Rintarô discovers that Kaoruko attends Kikyô, complicating their relationship. The series explores the idea of whether the rivalry between the two schools is truly a matter of fate or if it is simply a social construct that can be challenged. As Rintarô and Kaoruko navigate their feelings and the expectations placed upon them, the story questions the assumptions that define their lives and relationships. This theme of breaking free from predetermined roles is a central aspect of Bloom. The release of the starter box aims to introduce new readers to the series while offering existing fans a convenient way to collect the early volumes. With the price matching the cost of individual volumes, it provides an accessible entry point for those interested in following the evolving story of Rintarô and Kaoruko. The series continues to develop in Japan, with new volumes regularly released, keeping the narrative alive and engaging for its audience.