A Sign of Affection 5

Yuki is deaf but doesn't let it stop her from living a full life. She meets Itsuomi, a handsome man who speaks three languages, but sign language is not one of them. How will Yuki communicate her feelings to him?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2022
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Yuki, a young woman with hearing loss, faces challenges in understanding the voices of others. Despite this, she leads a vibrant and fulfilling life filled with friends, social media, and a love for cute fashion. One day, while on a train, Yuki is browsing her phone when a tourist approaches her for directions. Initially overwhelmed, she panics until a handsome man named Itsuomi steps in to assist. Itsuomi turns out to be a friend of a friend, and Yuki's world begins to expand. However, she soon realizes that Itsuomi-kun, despite his proficiency in three languages, does not speak sign language. This presents a challenge in expressing her growing feelings towards him.

Undeterred, Yuki embarks on a journey to find a way to communicate with Itsuomi-kun. She researches sign language and even volunteers at a local center to learn more. Through her determination and hard work, Yuki slowly begins to grasp the basics of sign language and starts to communicate with Itsuomi-kun.

Their interactions become more frequent, and Yuki's feelings for Itsuomi-kun grow stronger with each passing day. However, she is hesitant to share her feelings directly due to her hearing loss. She fears that he may not understand or be able to reciprocate her emotions.

One day, Yuki mustered up the courage to tell Itsuomi-kun about her feelings. To her surprise, he was not only receptive but also deeply moved by her words. He expressed his admiration for her determination and willingness to overcome her challenges.

From that day forward, Yuki and Itsuomi-kun's relationship blossomed. They continued to learn sign language together, and Yuki's hearing loss became less of a barrier in their communication. They shared their dreams, aspirations, and deepest fears, and Yuki felt like she had found a true partner in life.

Yuki's journey taught her that love knows no boundaries and that with determination and perseverance, anything is possible. She showed that even with a hearing aid, the voices of others can be an indistinct blur, but it does not have to hinder one's ability to live a full and meaningful life.

Weight: 193g
Dimension: 208 x 147 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646514182