"Though handsome and well-liked, Kohei Sugihara has led a gloomy and withdrawn existence ever since he developed severe hearing loss in junior high. But in college, a chance encounter with his ever optimistic classmate Taichi Sagawa ignites an undeniable shared spark that eventually blossoms into love. Graduation nears for Kohei, and with a job offer in hand from his top choice, he embarks on a summer internship to ease the transition. However, the experience quickly turns into a trial by fire, leaving Kohei struggling to find his way among the sometimes divisive opinions of his new coworkers. 'I'm always gonna be there to lift you to your feet. Even when we get into a fight, I'm still on your side!'"--

Publisher Marketing: Nominated for Best Graphic Novels for Teens 2018 & 2019 -- ALA Review Quotes : "A simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking story about the chance meeting and budding romance." -- Library Journal Review Quotes : "A fascinating and nuanced exploration of real-world issues that people who are deaf or hard of hearing face, tucked gracefully into the rest of the story. The whole book delicate and a little dreamy." -- AV Club Biographical Note : Yuki Fumino's first manga, I Hear the Sunspot, received a great deal of attention upon its publication in 2014, quickly leading to the development of a feature film. She is presently working on the third installment in the series. The exceptional talent o Publisher Marketing : Though handsome and well-liked, Kohei Sugihara has led a gloomy and withdrawn existence ever since he developed severe hearing loss in junior high. But in college, a chance encounter with his ever optimistic classmate Taichi Sagawa ignites an undeniable shared spark that eventually blossoms into love. Graduation nears for Kohei, and with a job offer in hand from his top choice, he embarks on a summer internship to ease the transition. However, the experience quickly turns into a trial by fire, leaving Kohei struggling to find his way among the sometimes divisive opinions of his new coworkers. "I'm always gonna be there to lift you to your feet. Even when we get into a fight, I'm still on your side!"

Format: Paperback | Pages: 216 | Publication Date: 2025-06-03