Seaside Stranger Vol. 5: Harukaze no Etranger

Shun, who was disowned for being gay, meets Mio, a high school student who recently lost his parents. They open up to each other, but Mio reveals that he's leaving. Three years later, Mio returns to the island to confess his true feelings, but Shun is not ready for a relationship.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2022
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC

Shun's life took an unexpected turn when his parents disowned him for his sexual orientation. Left with nowhere to go, he found solace on a small island near Okinawa, living with his aunt. Days turned into months, and Shun's world felt stagnant. However, his fortunes changed when he met Mio, a high school student who had also experienced the loss of his parents. Mio spent his days sitting by the sea, lost in contemplation.

Their chance encounter sparked a connection between Shun and Mio. They began to open up to each other, sharing their deepest fears, hopes, and dreams. As they spent more time together, Shun found himself falling deeper in love with Mio. However, their happiness was short-lived. Mio revealed that he was leaving the island and returning to his hometown.

The news devastated Shun. He couldn't bear the thought of losing Mio again. Three years passed, and Shun remained on the island, struggling to move on from his past. He tried to fill the void left by Mio's absence with work and hobbies, but nothing seemed to bring him the same sense of fulfillment.

Then, one day, Mio returned to the island. He had grown into an adult, and his eyes were filled with a sense of longing. Shun was hesitant at first, unsure if he was ready to confront his feelings once again. But as Mio approached him, his heart swelled with anticipation.

"I came back to confess my true feelings," Mio said, his voice trembling with emotion. "I never forgot about you, Shun. I love you."

Shun's world crashed around him. He couldn't believe that Mio loved him back. After all the pain and heartache, he had finally found the person he had been searching for his entire life.

The two young men embraced, tears streaming down their faces. They spent the rest of the day talking, sharing their experiences, and exploring their feelings for each other. Shun realized that he was ready to take a chance on love again.

As they said their goodbyes, Shun knew that he would never forget Mio. He had found his soulmate, and their love would endure no matter what challenges lay ahead. The island that had once felt like a prison had become a place of hope and possibility, thanks to the love of Mio.

In the end, Shun learned that true love knows no boundaries and that it can overcome even the most difficult circumstances. He was grateful for the chance to love and be loved, and he knew that he would always cherish the memories of his time with Mio.

Weight: 156g
Dimension: 127 x 184 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781638587873