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ひだまりが聴こえる [Hidamari ga Kikoeru] #2
Puedo oír el sol, vol. 2
Kôhei es un estudiante de universidad solitario y poco sociable hasta que conoce a Taiichi, un chico alegre y vivaracho que llega como caído del cielo, dispuesto a cambiar su vida y despertar su sonrisa. Poco a poco, sentimientos más allá de la amistad afloran entre ambos. Es entonces cuando Kôhei se declara y…
¡¿Cuál será el desenlace de su historia?!
¡¿Cuál será el desenlace de su historia?!
306 pages, Paperback
First published May 26, 2016
About the author
Yuki Fumino
10 books239 followersYuki FUMINO ( 文乃ゆき) is a Japanese manga artist.
Also writes under the name Yuki Akaneda (茜田 千).
Also writes under the name Yuki Akaneda (茜田 千).
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March 5, 2018
I'm not crying, you're crying!
July 13, 2022
I am obsessed with this series
June 29, 2019
This book was a sweet continuation of book one! It was a little bit meandering in the beginning and seeing Taichi's friend group is a bit disorienting because they're quite underdeveloped, but I like the new character in this and how the two boys' relationship progressed. The ending was in an awkward place that didn't really tie a lot together, but there is another sequel afterward, so maybe it's just that it paused midseries.
January 26, 2022
I Hear the Sunspot ★★★★★
I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness ★★★☆☆
While I really loved I Hear the Sunspot, unfortunately, this volume fell flat for me big time. The miscommunication trope was so over-used, that it felt like literally almost every single chapter was just more drama for no reason at all. I don't mind a little bit of miscommunication, but when these characters' interactions seem to constantly be separated by months of silence over it? No thanks. :(
✨ Representation: Kohei and Maya are deaf; Kohei and Taichi are both queer
✨ Content warnings for: ableism
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January 28, 2019
quiero MORIRME
May 2, 2020
Considering the title of this volume—Theory of Happiness—it sure did give me a boost of joy! This was everything I needed and more in terms of brightening my day!
While this is technically a continuation of the first volume, I feel that people would have no trouble reading this as a standalone. We continue to see Kohei, a boy struggling with a hearing disability, as his relationship with Taichi changes and progresses.
Yuki Fumino’s art style continues to impress me; I loved the character depictions and backgrounds! I’m definitely looking forward to continuing this series in the future.
While this is technically a continuation of the first volume, I feel that people would have no trouble reading this as a standalone. We continue to see Kohei, a boy struggling with a hearing disability, as his relationship with Taichi changes and progresses.
Yuki Fumino’s art style continues to impress me; I loved the character depictions and backgrounds! I’m definitely looking forward to continuing this series in the future.
May 3, 2022
I am absolutely feral for these sweet boys
June 29, 2024
[ Re-read in 2023. ]
"Even if I had to do it all over again, I think I'd still choose this life. Because since I met him, I've been so happy.”
This second volume is far more emotional than the first not only because there’s a new character that comes into the picture, but because it’s focused on finding the meaning to your life. Going to college and getting a degree doesn’t mean you’ll be successful or even happy; actually, it doesn’t matter what you choose to do with your life, your goal should be focused on what you want, who you want to become.
Is no secret that Kohei likes Taichi but sometimes feelings can be overwhelming –sometimes we don’t even know until time has passed and our chances are gone. Fortunately, Taichi finds the courage to confess his feelings towards Kohei, and he also drops out of college since he realized that he can do something for other hearing-impaired people.
I’d like to add that the art style improved a lot and I’m glad I continued with the series because this is a new-adult manga that deals with important things I wish I had read when I was their age.
Though it kind of deals with the miscommunication trope, by the end of the volume they talk things through and it ends up with a happy note. I seriously cannot wait to read the third volume! Totally recommend this!
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Volume 1
"Even if I had to do it all over again, I think I'd still choose this life. Because since I met him, I've been so happy.”
This second volume is far more emotional than the first not only because there’s a new character that comes into the picture, but because it’s focused on finding the meaning to your life. Going to college and getting a degree doesn’t mean you’ll be successful or even happy; actually, it doesn’t matter what you choose to do with your life, your goal should be focused on what you want, who you want to become.
Is no secret that Kohei likes Taichi but sometimes feelings can be overwhelming –sometimes we don’t even know until time has passed and our chances are gone. Fortunately, Taichi finds the courage to confess his feelings towards Kohei, and he also drops out of college since he realized that he can do something for other hearing-impaired people.
I’d like to add that the art style improved a lot and I’m glad I continued with the series because this is a new-adult manga that deals with important things I wish I had read when I was their age.
Though it kind of deals with the miscommunication trope, by the end of the volume they talk things through and it ends up with a happy note. I seriously cannot wait to read the third volume! Totally recommend this!
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1
August 4, 2023
This reminded me so much of Heartstopper: Volume One, but with disability rep. I like the tension between the two protagonists, and the introduction of new character Maya but I find the story itself sometimes misses the mark. There's too much filler in between the cute moments.
April 9, 2017
Thích nét vẽ của Fumino Yuki quá đi mấttt, nét vẽ chẳng hiểu sao càng nhìn lại càng yêu, kể mà được tặng vài cái postcard in màu thì thích phải biết, nhìn màu ở bìa đẹp thế kia cơ mà.
Về nội dung phần 2 này kịch tính hơn phần 1 nhiều. Hiểu lầm nhiều hơn, cũng đều xuất phát từ cả hai không chịu nói với nhau thẳng thắn rõ ràng. Đọc nhiều lúc cũng ức chế ghê lắm nhưng nhìn nhân vật yêu quá không tức cho nổi. Cậu Kohei thì thích người ta mà không dám nói, và có cái kiểu cứ tự đẩy mình xa ra khỏi Taiichi, rồi chính thế nên lại hay ủ dột như lúc nào cũng có đám mây mưa trên đầu, cậu này đẹp trai lại cười đẹp thật đấy nhưng vì cái tính này nên mình không ưa cho lắm. Taiichi thì đầu gỗ quá, được người ta thích mà không biết, dù cho Kohei đã 'bắn tín hiệu' không biết bao nhiêu lần. Nhưng cậu này được cái thẳng thắn, lại đáng yêu, trong truyện cứ nhấn mạnh Kohei đẹp trai nổi tiếng với con gái nhưng nhìn tranh thì mình thấy Taiichi đẹp hơn nhiều, mắt rất sáng cười lên dễ thương tóc đen bổ đôi nhìn khá giống Takao trong KnB. Nói chung là mình rất thích cậu này, từ vẻ ngoài đến tính cách.
Mặc dù vụ hiểu lầm khúc mắc này nọ hơi bị lằng nhằng và chán nhưng bộ này được cái không chỉ chăm chăm nói về tình yêu mà còn đề cập đến khó khăn và sự cố gắng hòa nhập của người khiếm thính nói chung, về thấu hiểu còn quan trọng hơn cảm thông như thế nào, về tình bạn, về việc lựa chọn con đường tương lai của người trẻ... nhiều lắm, và dễ thương lắm.
Về nội dung phần 2 này kịch tính hơn phần 1 nhiều. Hiểu lầm nhiều hơn, cũng đều xuất phát từ cả hai không chịu nói với nhau thẳng thắn rõ ràng. Đọc nhiều lúc cũng ức chế ghê lắm nhưng nhìn nhân vật yêu quá không tức cho nổi. Cậu Kohei thì thích người ta mà không dám nói, và có cái kiểu cứ tự đẩy mình xa ra khỏi Taiichi, rồi chính thế nên lại hay ủ dột như lúc nào cũng có đám mây mưa trên đầu, cậu này đẹp trai lại cười đẹp thật đấy nhưng vì cái tính này nên mình không ưa cho lắm. Taiichi thì đầu gỗ quá, được người ta thích mà không biết, dù cho Kohei đã 'bắn tín hiệu' không biết bao nhiêu lần. Nhưng cậu này được cái thẳng thắn, lại đáng yêu, trong truyện cứ nhấn mạnh Kohei đẹp trai nổi tiếng với con gái nhưng nhìn tranh thì mình thấy Taiichi đẹp hơn nhiều, mắt rất sáng cười lên dễ thương tóc đen bổ đôi nhìn khá giống Takao trong KnB. Nói chung là mình rất thích cậu này, từ vẻ ngoài đến tính cách.
Mặc dù vụ hiểu lầm khúc mắc này nọ hơi bị lằng nhằng và chán nhưng bộ này được cái không chỉ chăm chăm nói về tình yêu mà còn đề cập đến khó khăn và sự cố gắng hòa nhập của người khiếm thính nói chung, về thấu hiểu còn quan trọng hơn cảm thông như thế nào, về tình bạn, về việc lựa chọn con đường tương lai của người trẻ... nhiều lắm, và dễ thương lắm.
April 30, 2018
Yuki Fumino's I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness follows Kohei and Taichi as their relationship deepens and becomes both more meaningful and more complicated.
As in the first volume, Fumino paints a very compelling and delicate portrait of the two characters: Taichi is cheerful and headstrong but rather haphazard in his reactions whilst Kohei is slowly growing out of his shell as he starts gaining confidence in himself and the world around him.
The friendship in the book is absolutely central and the sweet love story between the two MCs is its natural progression.
A new sequel will come out in late November and I cannot wait to read it!
As in the first volume, Fumino paints a very compelling and delicate portrait of the two characters: Taichi is cheerful and headstrong but rather haphazard in his reactions whilst Kohei is slowly growing out of his shell as he starts gaining confidence in himself and the world around him.
The friendship in the book is absolutely central and the sweet love story between the two MCs is its natural progression.
A new sequel will come out in late November and I cannot wait to read it!
May 20, 2020
This book was so sweet and so cute, I have fallen more in love with the characters. And the progression of the relationship between the two main characters, Taichi and Kohei, was so beautiful. With the continued development of the main characters and you see the start of growth in one of the new characters. The plot is amazing because it really focuses on the journeys these two characters go through. With that it helped bring so many emotions throughout the story. This book hits you in the feels especially with the amount of joy and happiness this book brings. The art style of the series is gorgeous and so well detailed. Overall, I’m loving this series and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
January 22, 2019
No puedo dejar de llorar... que historia más encantadora y tierna. Me ha fascinado de principio a fin, todo lo que sucede es perfecto y ambos chicos son súper preciosos.
Kouhei es la cosita más adorable del mundo.
Taiichi es un ángel. Es increíble, protector, sincero y divertido.
Necesito más de esto en mi vida, me han enamorado. ¡Lo recomiendo!
Kouhei es la cosita más adorable del mundo.
Taiichi es un ángel. Es increíble, protector, sincero y divertido.
Necesito más de esto en mi vida, me han enamorado. ¡Lo recomiendo!
February 1, 2022
3,5 🌟
Cute, cute, cute!!! Also, I like that another hard-of-hearing person appeared in this volume and we get to see some of her perspective.
Cute, cute, cute!!! Also, I like that another hard-of-hearing person appeared in this volume and we get to see some of her perspective.
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January 29, 2018
No tengo palabras para lo bonito que es este manga, de verdad. Cómo son los dos protagonistas y cómo se complementan sus personalidades, cómo tratan el tema de la deficiencia auditiva y la comunidad sorda y cómo crecen como personas ayudándose el uno al otro. Para mí, ha sido perfecto. Quizá estoy siendo demasiado subjetiva porque me ha llegado al corazoncito muy fuerte, pero aún así, merece la pena y más.
Muy recomendado.
Muy recomendado.
February 4, 2019
4.75/5stars
only docking a .25 because i liked the first volume a BIT more cause this one felt a little bit long
but dO I SMELL A NEW FAVORITE MANGA? I THINK I DO UWU this was so fucking adorable the rep and explanation of the rep is amazing i'm loving this SO MUCh i CANt STOP
only docking a .25 because i liked the first volume a BIT more cause this one felt a little bit long
but dO I SMELL A NEW FAVORITE MANGA? I THINK I DO UWU this was so fucking adorable the rep and explanation of the rep is amazing i'm loving this SO MUCh i CANt STOP
January 1, 2017
Un tanto decepcionada por esta segunda parte, el dibujo me sigue encantando pero esperaba mucho más de la relación entre los dos protagonistas.
August 14, 2021
This is the second instalment in the ひだまりが聴こえる manga series.
Kohei's impaired hearing is getting increasingly worse and he still feels isolated in any social setting. Taichi once proved a friendly face in the crowd and one slowly understanding the struggles he faced, but the two have hardly interacted since summer break. Are things cooling between them before anything really begun?
Just like in the first volume, this manga proved to be a wholesome and adorable, slow-burn romance. It also delivered the same heart-wrenching moments when Yuki Fumino exposed how Kohei struggled to understand and to be understood. I enjoyed witnessing Kohei and Taichi's characters grow, both individually and together, and lived for the sweet and tender moments between them.
However, much of this initially focused on the lack of communication between the two, which isn't a trope I enjoy reading about. I find it frustrating to be given information on how two sides are feeling and then to be left waiting for them both to admit it to the other. This passed and more plot points were introduced, which again captivated my interest.
The issue I had with the first volume was the lack of plot. I thought it a sweet story and appreciated the inclusivity, but wanted a little something more from the characters. I wanted to see them interact with others, understand their likes and dislikes, learn about their hopes and dreams, and see them in as many joyful as sorrowful moments. All of that was delivered here and I loved learning about and reading it all.
Kohei's impaired hearing is getting increasingly worse and he still feels isolated in any social setting. Taichi once proved a friendly face in the crowd and one slowly understanding the struggles he faced, but the two have hardly interacted since summer break. Are things cooling between them before anything really begun?
Just like in the first volume, this manga proved to be a wholesome and adorable, slow-burn romance. It also delivered the same heart-wrenching moments when Yuki Fumino exposed how Kohei struggled to understand and to be understood. I enjoyed witnessing Kohei and Taichi's characters grow, both individually and together, and lived for the sweet and tender moments between them.
However, much of this initially focused on the lack of communication between the two, which isn't a trope I enjoy reading about. I find it frustrating to be given information on how two sides are feeling and then to be left waiting for them both to admit it to the other. This passed and more plot points were introduced, which again captivated my interest.
The issue I had with the first volume was the lack of plot. I thought it a sweet story and appreciated the inclusivity, but wanted a little something more from the characters. I wanted to see them interact with others, understand their likes and dislikes, learn about their hopes and dreams, and see them in as many joyful as sorrowful moments. All of that was delivered here and I loved learning about and reading it all.
May 24, 2020
No he llorado; repito (miento): no he llorado.
Ay... es que es tan hermoso! Los personajes cada vez me gustan más, y la historia es tan linda que ya quiero seguir leyendo el tercer tomo. Kôhei es increíble y querría abrazarme a él como un koala ^^" (Demasiado excesivo (?) Je, Je)
Al final, la propia autora dice que han hecho un Dorama y un Live Action, y ya las estoy buscando xD Necesito verlos!!!
Ay... es que es tan hermoso! Los personajes cada vez me gustan más, y la historia es tan linda que ya quiero seguir leyendo el tercer tomo. Kôhei es increíble y querría abrazarme a él como un koala ^^" (Demasiado excesivo (?) Je, Je)
Al final, la propia autora dice que han hecho un Dorama y un Live Action, y ya las estoy buscando xD Necesito verlos!!!
February 24, 2024
the lack of communication was killing me but i think we are finally getting into the right direction
December 7, 2021
Don't mind me I'm just crying of happiness.
4.5 out of 5 stars.
4.5 out of 5 stars.
June 14, 2020
Tiếp nối câu chuyện trong tập 1, “Lắng Nghe Tiếng Nắng” tập 2 với tựa đề “Kể về hạnh phúc” là hành trình Kohei loay hoay tìm cách giãi bày tình cảm của mình dành cho Taiichi. Có rất nhiều cảnh thuộc hàng “đốn tim hủ nữ”, khi Kohei thẳng thắn thừa nhận với Taiichi rằng cậu không muốn nấu ăn cho ai khác ngoài Taiichi :)) Nhưng rồi cũng có những sự việc đã diễn ra khiến hai bạn trẻ ngại ngùng, xa cách mà chưa dám thực sự thổ lộ và đón nhận tình cảm của mình dành cho nhau. Thêm sự xuất hiện của cô bé Maya - đàn em của Kohei, cũng mắc chứng khó nghe giống anh, con của chú Kohei - lại càng khiến cho quá trình bày tỏ tình cảm của Kohei trở nên khó diễn ra hơn.
Nhiều đoạn đúng kiểu “tình trong như đã mặt ngoài còn e”, mỗi người đều nhận thức được cảm xúc mình dành cho đối phương không thuộc kiểu “bạn bè bình thường” rồi, nhưng mà lại chưa dám nhìn nhận và nghĩ rằng đó chính là tình yêu, nhất là Taiichi. Tình trạng khó nghe của Kohei cũng tiếp tục là một vấn đề khiến cậu hay mặc cảm khi nghĩ đến việc muốn ở bên Taiichi. Câu chuyện trong tập 2 cũng phản ánh những chông chênh trong quá trình trưởng thành của những người trẻ, nhất là nhân vật Taiichi khi đứng trước quyết định có nên nghỉ học Đại học để đi làm hay không, khi mà cậu tự nhận thấy mình không giỏi thứ gì cả, nhất là học hành, học mãi cũng thế thôi mà lại tốn kém tiền bạc và thời gian.
Cưng nhất là những khoảnh khắc khi Taiichi một lần nữa chứng tỏ cậu là người đồng hành hoàn hảo của Kohei, luôn luôn thấu hiểu cho tình trạng khó nghe của Kohei, và muốn tìm mọi cách để biến thế giới nơi Kohei sống trở thành một nơi thân thiện, dễ dàng hơn cho người mắc chứng khó nghe như người thương của mình ^^ Sau tất cả, hai đứa cuối cùng cũng đã thổ lộ được tình cảm mình dành cho nhau, giữa trời mùa đông tuyết trắng xúc động dễ sợ luôn <3 <3 <3 Cơ mà có vẻ như ở cuối tập một hai đứa đã hôn nhau rồi ấy, đúng hơn là Kohei hôn Taiichi, một nụ hôn nhẹ thôi nên chắc mình không nhận ra đó là hôn :D Qua tập này cũng có hôn nhé, rồi những cảnh hai đứa đứng đối diện, trán kề trán nhau, Kohei luôn là người bạo dạn hơn, luôn thích bày tỏ tình cảm mình dành cho Taiichi qua những cử chỉ vô cùng đáng yêu hi hi :))
Bộ này đang ongoing ở bên Nhật, còn tập 3 nữa mà chắc ở VN còn lâu mới xuất bản tiếp… Thôi thì chờ dăm bữa nữa thư thả, bớt việc ở chỗ làm rồi mình sẽ lên mạng đọc tập 3 bản Eng đỡ vậy :D
Nhiều đoạn đúng kiểu “tình trong như đã mặt ngoài còn e”, mỗi người đều nhận thức được cảm xúc mình dành cho đối phương không thuộc kiểu “bạn bè bình thường” rồi, nhưng mà lại chưa dám nhìn nhận và nghĩ rằng đó chính là tình yêu, nhất là Taiichi. Tình trạng khó nghe của Kohei cũng tiếp tục là một vấn đề khiến cậu hay mặc cảm khi nghĩ đến việc muốn ở bên Taiichi. Câu chuyện trong tập 2 cũng phản ánh những chông chênh trong quá trình trưởng thành của những người trẻ, nhất là nhân vật Taiichi khi đứng trước quyết định có nên nghỉ học Đại học để đi làm hay không, khi mà cậu tự nhận thấy mình không giỏi thứ gì cả, nhất là học hành, học mãi cũng thế thôi mà lại tốn kém tiền bạc và thời gian.
Cưng nhất là những khoảnh khắc khi Taiichi một lần nữa chứng tỏ cậu là người đồng hành hoàn hảo của Kohei, luôn luôn thấu hiểu cho tình trạng khó nghe của Kohei, và muốn tìm mọi cách để biến thế giới nơi Kohei sống trở thành một nơi thân thiện, dễ dàng hơn cho người mắc chứng khó nghe như người thương của mình ^^ Sau tất cả, hai đứa cuối cùng cũng đã thổ lộ được tình cảm mình dành cho nhau, giữa trời mùa đông tuyết trắng xúc động dễ sợ luôn <3 <3 <3 Cơ mà có vẻ như ở cuối tập một hai đứa đã hôn nhau rồi ấy, đúng hơn là Kohei hôn Taiichi, một nụ hôn nhẹ thôi nên chắc mình không nhận ra đó là hôn :D Qua tập này cũng có hôn nhé, rồi những cảnh hai đứa đứng đối diện, trán kề trán nhau, Kohei luôn là người bạo dạn hơn, luôn thích bày tỏ tình cảm mình dành cho Taiichi qua những cử chỉ vô cùng đáng yêu hi hi :))
Bộ này đang ongoing ở bên Nhật, còn tập 3 nữa mà chắc ở VN còn lâu mới xuất bản tiếp… Thôi thì chờ dăm bữa nữa thư thả, bớt việc ở chỗ làm rồi mình sẽ lên mạng đọc tập 3 bản Eng đỡ vậy :D
June 21, 2022
OH MY GODDDD!! My heart is in swoon-city! This is a beautiful follow-up to the first manga in this series.
This is perfect in every single way possible. The flow is so much better, and I love how all of the major scenes connect.
Incredibly well-done! Thank you, thank you, thank you! And…representation matters!
This is perfect in every single way possible. The flow is so much better, and I love how all of the major scenes connect.
Incredibly well-done! Thank you, thank you, thank you! And…representation matters!
August 20, 2022
Taichi my beloved. This volume is full of great moments and some heart wrenching lines, I want the best for them.
Kohei has me so on edge, I hope he opens up and talks out his worries with Taichi.
Kohei has me so on edge, I hope he opens up and talks out his worries with Taichi.
April 16, 2023
3.5 stars
the highlight here is once again taichi and kohei as characters. perhaps because no other characters besides maya and them are really given any depth, we get to spend a lot of time with them. they're nice characters to spend time with. so while the series does meander a bit and taichi and kohei struggle with communication at times, it's nice to see both of their thoughts and feelings throughout the manga. i also liked maya. so i'm looking forward to seeing what happens with her through the series as well.
the highlight here is once again taichi and kohei as characters. perhaps because no other characters besides maya and them are really given any depth, we get to spend a lot of time with them. they're nice characters to spend time with. so while the series does meander a bit and taichi and kohei struggle with communication at times, it's nice to see both of their thoughts and feelings throughout the manga. i also liked maya. so i'm looking forward to seeing what happens with her through the series as well.
March 5, 2022
I don't know what it is about this series, that it just tugs so easily at my heart strings. It's so delicate and subdued and it lets the characters and their relationships grow organically, without rushing them. It always hits so hard when Kohei talks about the isolation he suffers due to his hearing disability and people not making an effort to understand him. And Taichi, he's such a cinnamon roll, but he's a bit helpless at expressing emotions. That said, though, his character growth is really evident, especially in the confession scene which was incredibly sweet.
Just ordered the sequels because I can't wait to read more of this beautiful manga!
Rep: hard of hearing mlm main character, mlm main character, hard of hearing side character
Just ordered the sequels because I can't wait to read more of this beautiful manga!
Rep: hard of hearing mlm main character, mlm main character, hard of hearing side character
June 14, 2019
I HEAR THE SUNSPOT by Yuki Fumino is officially my favorite manga/graphic novel series. Taichi and Kohei are both college students who meet when Taichi literally crashes into Kohei’s isolated life. Their friendship forms when Taichi signs up to be Kohei’s note taker for class.
I am head over heels in love with these precious boys! I’m not sure how I’m going to get through this review without just vomiting all the scenes I love, but this is a spoiler-free zone, so I’m gonna rein it in!
I HEAR THE SUNSPOT has:
Loud and Obnoxious Boy meets Quiet and Stoic Boy (MY FAVORITE)
That sweet, sweet slow burn romance (ALSO MY FAVORITE)
Disability representation (that I personally feel is handled in an authentic way)
Really wonderful representation of how different folks fall in love and process their feelings
Beautiful illustrations
One of the best English translations
MLM love WITHOUT homophobia!
What I really love about this story is that, yes, it’s a romance, but it’s also largely about Kohei’s experience as someone with a hearing disability. Kohei is “hard of hearing”, not completely deaf. This puts him in a place where he doesn’t get the resources he needs because his disability isn’t “bad enough” but he also gets treated differently by his peers because his hearing isn’t “good enough” for seamless social interactions. It explores the challenges and stigmas that get placed onto folks with disabilities. For Kohei, either people think he’s helpless and infantilize him, or folks are dismissive because they don’t want to put in the extra effort of communicating with someone who has a hearing disability. Scenes range from blatant discrimination to the more insidious kind. This treatment of being labeled as someone with “special needs” makes Kohei feel resentful towards others.
Kohei as all but given up at trying to make friends until Taichi forces his friendship on him. Taichi doesn’t see Kohei as his disability. He likes being around Kohei and insists on being around him, even when Kohei is resistant. When Kohei tries to retreat from Taichi, Tachi forcibly drags him back. Kohei is constantly surprised by Taichi’s fierce defense and advocacy. For once, Kohei has found someone who sees him as a regular guy. That connection is what the romance is built off of, which is SO WONDERFUL.
There’s so many points where I just grabbed my book and shook it because I had SO MANY WONDERFUL FEELS! Like I said, this is a slow burn romance, and the romance gets heavier (and more angsty) in volume 2. There was definitely one point where I got angry about a certain situation, but, THANKFULLY, it was remedied about 5 pages later! Volume 2 is all about “will they or wont they?” with your favorite tropes, like Getting Too Drunk and Having to Stay Over, Who’s That Girl He’s Hanging Out With?, and I’m Going to Avoid and Hide from my Feelings.
If you’re looking for a gay love story with loads of tropes, disability representation, and slow burn romance, I HEAR THE SUNSPOT is the series for you! My copy of volume 3 is getting delivered today and I CANNOT WAIT TO DEVOUR IT!
I am head over heels in love with these precious boys! I’m not sure how I’m going to get through this review without just vomiting all the scenes I love, but this is a spoiler-free zone, so I’m gonna rein it in!
I HEAR THE SUNSPOT has:
Loud and Obnoxious Boy meets Quiet and Stoic Boy (MY FAVORITE)
That sweet, sweet slow burn romance (ALSO MY FAVORITE)
Disability representation (that I personally feel is handled in an authentic way)
Really wonderful representation of how different folks fall in love and process their feelings
Beautiful illustrations
One of the best English translations
MLM love WITHOUT homophobia!
What I really love about this story is that, yes, it’s a romance, but it’s also largely about Kohei’s experience as someone with a hearing disability. Kohei is “hard of hearing”, not completely deaf. This puts him in a place where he doesn’t get the resources he needs because his disability isn’t “bad enough” but he also gets treated differently by his peers because his hearing isn’t “good enough” for seamless social interactions. It explores the challenges and stigmas that get placed onto folks with disabilities. For Kohei, either people think he’s helpless and infantilize him, or folks are dismissive because they don’t want to put in the extra effort of communicating with someone who has a hearing disability. Scenes range from blatant discrimination to the more insidious kind. This treatment of being labeled as someone with “special needs” makes Kohei feel resentful towards others.
Kohei as all but given up at trying to make friends until Taichi forces his friendship on him. Taichi doesn’t see Kohei as his disability. He likes being around Kohei and insists on being around him, even when Kohei is resistant. When Kohei tries to retreat from Taichi, Tachi forcibly drags him back. Kohei is constantly surprised by Taichi’s fierce defense and advocacy. For once, Kohei has found someone who sees him as a regular guy. That connection is what the romance is built off of, which is SO WONDERFUL.
There’s so many points where I just grabbed my book and shook it because I had SO MANY WONDERFUL FEELS! Like I said, this is a slow burn romance, and the romance gets heavier (and more angsty) in volume 2. There was definitely one point where I got angry about a certain situation, but, THANKFULLY, it was remedied about 5 pages later! Volume 2 is all about “will they or wont they?” with your favorite tropes, like Getting Too Drunk and Having to Stay Over, Who’s That Girl He’s Hanging Out With?, and I’m Going to Avoid and Hide from my Feelings.
If you’re looking for a gay love story with loads of tropes, disability representation, and slow burn romance, I HEAR THE SUNSPOT is the series for you! My copy of volume 3 is getting delivered today and I CANNOT WAIT TO DEVOUR IT!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 20, 2020
✨🌟 9.5 out of 10 stars 🌟✨
Keywords: manga, romance, slice of life, shounen ai/ LGBT (gay), hearing impairment
I'm not crying! You are! Just kidding, I'm crying, like a whole lot. It's so heartfelt and beautiful.. I fell in love with each characters and it open my eyes to how people live their life differently. Even though it's BL (boys love) manga, it doesn't fethisize the characters and the romance feels natural. I love this manga very much!!!
Keywords: manga, romance, slice of life, shounen ai/ LGBT (gay), hearing impairment
I'm not crying! You are! Just kidding, I'm crying, like a whole lot. It's so heartfelt and beautiful.. I fell in love with each characters and it open my eyes to how people live their life differently. Even though it's BL (boys love) manga, it doesn't fethisize the characters and the romance feels natural. I love this manga very much!!!
August 21, 2017
Me ha costado un triunfo acabarlo, menudo rollo patatero de segundo volumen. ¡Una pena!
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