Description
Description
Though handsome and well-liked, Kohei Sugihara has led a gloomy and withdrawn existence ever since he developed severe hearing loss in junior high.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!"
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!"
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Nominated for Best Graphic Novels for Teens 2018 & 2019 -- ALA
"A simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking story about the chance meeting and budding romance." -- Library Journal
"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
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
One Peace Books
Pub date:
2025-06-03
Length:
216 pages

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