Voice Actor Hikaru Akao's Debut Novel 'Amai Seifuku o Matotte' to be Released July 31!

KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tsuyoshi Natsuno) announced that 'Amai Seifuku o Matotte,' the debut novel by Hikaru Akao, a prominent female voice actor known for roles such as Riri Hitotsuyanagi in 'Assault Lily BOUQUET' and Atri in 'ATRI -My Dear Moments-,' will be released on July 31, 2026. The cover illustration, drawn by Dan Tanda, was revealed today, May 29. An official X account for the work has also been launched. Store-specific bonuses have also been finalized. ■ Cover Illustration Reveal The cover art features the protagonist, Yura Inugami, and a mysterious girl, Hina Miyuki. The illustration captures the budding intimacy between the two. ■ Book Information Title: 'Amai Seifuku o Matotte' Author: Hikaru Akao Illustration: Dan Tanda Price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen base + tax) Release Date: July 31, 2026 Publisher: KADOKAWA (Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko) Format: Shiroku-ban ISBN: 9784041175149 ■ Author Profile Hikaru Akao is a voice actor affiliated with I'm Enterprise. Representative works include 'Assault Lily BOUQUET' (Riri Hitotsuyanagi), 'ATRI -My Dear Moments-' (Atri), and 'Comic Girls' (Kaoruko Moeta). ■ Synopsis Set at Private Selene Girls' Academy, Yura Inugami, a transfer student, seeks to change herself by joining the 'White Rose Society' led by the student council president she admires. However, a mysterious girl appears and suggests she join the 'Marshmallow Society' instead. Rejected by the White Rose Society, Yura is guided by this girl, Hina Miyuki. Hina reveals she is part of the Marshmallow Society, which outwardly just distributes marshmallows but aims to 'crush the White Rose Society.' Despite Hina's pushy and eccentric nature, Yura finds herself drawn to her hidden kindness. It is a sugary, 1000% cute girls' love comedy. ■ Store Bonuses Melonbooks: Acrylic Stand Figure Gamers: Acrylic Stand Animate: 4-page leaflet Gamers: Bromide Melonbooks: Book cover, Voice message DL card by Hikaru Akao ■ Official Links Official X: https://x.com/ama_mato_book