Publisher: One Peace Books
Release Date: August 2017
Volumes: 3+
Spoilers?: No.
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Volume: 2.
Goodreads Synopsis:
Because of a hearing
disability, Kohei is often misunderstood and has trouble integrating
into life on campus, so he learns to keep his distance. That is until he
meets the outspoken and cheerful Taichi. He tells Kohei that his
hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi's words cut through Kohei's usual
defense mechanisms and open his heart. More than friends, less than
lovers, their relationship changes Kohei forever.
Review:
Kohei has a hearing disability, and so a lot of people think he's
rude and antisocial. Taichi accidentally bumps into him, and thus
forms a friendship. Taichi starts taking notes for Kohei in class,
and Kohei gives him food.
I liked Taichi from the beginning. He's a poor college student, and
he loves food. It's rather relatable, actually. Kohei wasn't born
deaf, and he can still hear somewhat, and he doesn't even know sign
language. It was a really interesting take on being deaf, and I
appreciated it.
The yaoi element is rather slow, and takes quite a lot of the volume
to even become apparent to the characters. It's definitely felt from
early on, though, and I loved seeing their struggles with their
feelings, especially Kohei's. It's hard and painful. The ending is
somewhat open, but still in a nice place. I'm so glad that there's a
sequel, because I need there to be more to their story.
I'm really glad that I picked this up, and I cannot wait to read the
next one.
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