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Akata posted an online preview of Ma Facon d'Aimer, a one-shot due June 10. Originally serialized in Japan in 2020 in the now-defunct Hatsu Kiss magazine, this is the French debut of Uta Isaki, a mangaka with nearly two decades of experience across many genres. The story explores asexuality through a heroine who begins questioning her feelings and comes to identify as asexual; the publisher promises a thoughtful portrayal of characters across the asexual and aromantic spectrums, challenging the idea that romantic and sexual relationships are the only path to happiness. It follows Chika, who has never fallen in love and feels uncomfortable with physical touch, and who finally finds community and language for her experience after starting university.