The 13th Footprint Vol. 1 by Kei Sanbe

 Momo and his wife Haru are finally getting to bring their son Ao home from a long stay in the hospital. At first, everything is going wonderfully, and it truly is, Ao is thriving. Haru's current pregnancy is progressing beautifully, and as a teacher, Momo's professional career couldn't be more fulfilling. The postcards start. They seem to come from nowhere and predict the future, directing Momo to intervene before tragedy strikes. While these would be weird on their own Momo knows that a figure from his wife's own tragic past has emerged and he can't help but fear that these are a lead up to when he may have to protect his own family from a man who has already taken so much from them. 

I love this little family so much after just one volume that they have become a "These characters need to be protected at all costs!" already. They are just such a wonderful little unit that when Haru's backstory is revealed you already are mad at a character that has been barely introduced and you know nothing about the circumstances except he *hurt* her. And yes, the strength of that particular emotion is driven home by Momo more than anyone, I don't care. I already hate this guy. 

The postcards are incredibly mysterious as well. Not as to why they are going to Momo, that's obvious he's a good guy, if I were going to send postcards with future tragic events that could be stopped on them he would be the guy I picked too. But again, with the reveal of Haru's past, I can't help but to be anxious that they may seem good now, but there's not something sinister lurking behind them. 

I'm definitely continuing this series. It could stay in this very slice of life path it's on, but I see it going in a different direction, and I really hope it does. 

As always, thanks to NetGalley and Yen Press for the eArc!