The Moon on a Rainy Night 1

A high school girl's chance encounter with a mysterious female classmate whose musical aspirations were complicated due to an accident leads to the slow blossoming of love. Saki is rushing to a piano lesson when she crashes into Kanon, a beautiful, long-haired girl who is not quite completely deaf but hard of hearing. Through one kind gesture, Saki begins breaking down the walls around Kanon, even as she feels something new blossoming within her.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2023
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

One rainy night, Saki is rushing to a piano lesson when she crashes into a beautiful, long-haired girl, dropping her sheet music in the process. Saki stutters an apology, but the girl simply hands back her sheet music and leaves without a word. Saki begins her first day of high school the following morning, only to find the stranger from the night before sitting in the desk next to hers. She learns that the girl's name is Kanon and that she is not quite completely deaf, but very hard of hearing. Though Kanon needs to be close to people to read their lips, she tends to push people away with her icy demeanor. Through one kind gesture, Saki slowly begins breaking down the walls around Kanon, even as she feels something new blossoming within her.

Saki and Kanon's chance encounter on a rainy night sets the stage for a captivating love story. As Saki rushes to her piano lesson, she accidentally collides with Kanon, causing her to drop her sheet music. With a mix of embarrassment and apology, Saki stammers her way through an apology, only to be met with a silent departure from the mysterious girl. The following morning, Saki is surprised to find Kanon sitting at her desk, a new classmate in her high school. Little does she know, Kanon is not entirely deaf, but her hearing is severely impaired, making it challenging to communicate with others.

Despite the initial barriers created by Kanon's icy demeanor, Saki is determined to break through them. Through small acts of kindness and understanding, Saki begins to chip away at Kanon's walls, revealing a warm and compassionate person beneath the surface. As they spend more time together, Saki discovers a shared love for music and a deep connection that transcends their differences.

As their relationship grows, Saki realizes that she is falling deeper in love with Kanon. However, her feelings are complicated by the fact that Kanon is still healing from the accident that almost took her hearing. She struggles with trust and vulnerability, afraid of opening herself up to someone who could potentially leave her again.

Despite these challenges, Saki remains steadfast in her support of Kanon. She helps her navigate the world of sound, teaching her to read lips and use other forms of communication to connect with others. Through their shared experiences and the strength of their love, Saki and Kanon overcome their obstacles and find happiness together.

In the end, Saki and Kanon's love story is a testament to the power of compassion, understanding, and the ability to see beyond differences. Their encounter on that rainy night was just the beginning of a beautiful journey that would bring them closer together and teach them the true meaning of love.

Weight: 221g
Dimension: 207 x 146 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646519415