This set features carefully selected volumes, avoiding common defects like coloring, stickers, writing, scribbles, cutouts, and tape on the covers. The goal was to find volumes with minimal damage, unified in the rare red-letter edition. This set has only slight yellowing, and the covers have an incredible shine. Without exaggeration, they are in a condition that would be suitable for display in a bookstore. The lack of reading wear suggests that this is a one-owner item from a very meticulous individual. Compared to the black-letter edition and the new pink edition, the red-letter edition has a significantly smaller print run. This extremely well-preserved set is a phantom item, appearing only a few times a year on the market. It's a must-have for Candy Candy enthusiasts. ◆ Perhaps due to increased time spent at home since the COVID era, the overall demand for manga has increased. Among them, the price of the immortal masterpiece Candy Candy has skyrocketed, especially since it's unlikely to be reprinted in the future (due to conflicts between the original author and the manga artist), leading to a fierce competition for the available copies. Given the limited number of copies in circulation, based on my experience of inspecting and selling over 100 sets, I estimate that the average price of a complete set of the old-style red-letter edition will reach 30,000 to 35,000 yen by this time next year. I believe the price will only increase, not decrease. The competition has been fierce since last year, with items selling immediately after being listed. The speed of this cycle is definitely increasing, and I'm in the unusual situation of having no stock on hand. It's a happy problem, but I even feel a sense of dread about the Candy Candy frenzy. It's hard to imagine the price of Candy Candy, with its limited and irreplaceable supply, going down. If you ask when the best time to buy is, I can only say, "Now." It's the fate of vintage comics. ◆ Also, a complete first-edition set with black lettering and a new pink edition set are being listed simultaneously.