Suu Morishita

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1

“Why must the time we spend together always be so short?” After struggling with her feelings for Itsuomi, Yuki’s chosen love. An intense heart-to-heart between the two, sitting against a laundromat window watching the falling snow, has begun to deepen their relationship. But there’s still much more progress to be made, and Yuki finds the world Itsuomi inhabits intimidating… How can they keep communicating when Itsuomi drops in and out of Yuki’s life?

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2

I wonder, will these extraordinary things, bit by bit, become… ordinary? 

Yuki’s life revolved around friends, fashion, her classes, and social media, until something interrupted her routine: a chance meeting with Itsuomi, a classmate with a passion for languages, world travel, movies—and, increasingly, for Yuki. Amazed at how casually Itsuomi asked her out, Yuki couldn’t help but wonder how serious this relationship was for him, but, with Itsuomi showing his devotion in little ways, every day, another thrilling thought has entered her mind: What if this new happiness could become her new normal?

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 5

“I wish Itsuomi-san would take me into his world…" 

Yuki, a deaf college student who’s led a relatively sheltered life, has just taken a huge step: She’s got a boyfriend! And he seems like a keeper: Itsuomi is a multilingual globetrotter who works hard, and he’s a knockout, to boot. Yuki can still scarcely believe that Itsuomi casually dropped the question, “Wanna go out with me?” And she can’t help wondering, when will Itsuomi start to open up to her about his past, and his dreams for the future? Is this a whim, or is it real?

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 4

Even with a hearing aid, the voices of others are an indistinct blur for Yuki. But she never lets that get in the way of a life full of friends, social media, and cute fashion. One day, she's browsing her phone on train, when a tourist asks her for directions. Yuki nearly panics...until the handsome Itsuomi steps in to help. It turns out her new crush is a friend of a friend, and Yuki's world starts to widen. But even though Itsuomi-kun can speak three languages, sign language isn't one of them. How will Yuki communicate her budding feelings?

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3

There are still parts of me-words, faces-that I’ve never shown you..." 

Emma's relentless pursuit of Itsuomi has hit a wall, and Shin is left to pick up the pieces, if Emma will let him. Meanwhile, Oushi-kun's sudden confession makes Yuki anxious about Itsuomi's feelings. Just as the two seem to have their respective third wheels under control, Itsuomi makes a stunning suggestion: Will Yuki come and live with him? It takes courage for Yuki to admit why she's hesitant. But the clock is ticking down to Itsuomi's graduation, and his trip abroad. Yuki decides to overcome her fears of being a burden and accept. What new tensions will this bring into their relationship?

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 8

"I'm falling all over again for this new side of him…" 

Emma ambushed Itsuomi at school and dragged him to the arcade, where he was brutally honest about his lack of romantic interest in her. What Itsuomi didn't realize is that Oushi happened to see them go in together. He also doesn't know that Oushi confronted Yuki, giving her an embrace that spoke louder than his words ever have, and that left Yuki feeling a sinking guilt. This haze of unrequited feelings seems to threaten Yuki and Itsuomi's still-tender bond of trust, until Itsuomi makes an astonishing suggestion...

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 7

"Can I ask him anything...and will he answer?" 

Since Yuki met Itsuomi in that moment of kismet on the train, and then decided to pursue him, she's felt a new drive in her life. The two new lovers have been shopping, traveling, and walking in the snow. They've spent a quiet, thrilling day together under blooming flowers. But the text message that he didn't let her read sticks in her mind, and when Yuki and Itsuomi are all alone together at last, and she finally reads it, a nagging question is all she can think about. And she has no idea how Itsuomi will react."

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 6

An unflappable girl and a cast of lovable male roommates at a boardinghouse create bonds of friendship and romance. When Ten moves out of her parents’ home in the mountains to live in a boardinghouse, she finds herself becoming fast friends with her male roommates. But can love and romance be far behind? Ten Serizawa has a two-hour commute through the mountains to high school every day, so she can’t spend much time hanging out with her friends in the afternoon. She decides to move into the local boardinghouse, where one of her friends and three other boys are living. Ten’s friends consider her to be as oblivious as a rock when it comes to noticing boys and falling in love, but will she be able to keep her calm and steady heart in her new living situation?

Shortcake Cake

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 10

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 9

Yuki, who’s always been deaf, is used to communicating with sign language and her phone. But she’s not used to English, so when a tourist from overseas asks for directions, she nearly panics…until a handsome stranger steps in to help. His name is Itsuomi, and it turns out he’s a friend of a friend. A charismatic globetrotter, Itsuomi speaks three languages, but he’s never had a deaf friend. The two feel drawn to each other and plan a date on a romantic winter’s night…but Yuki’s friend is afraid that she might be setting herself up to get hurt. Could this be something real? Or will these feelings melt away with the snow?

After Kawasumi rescues her from an unwelcome admirer, Suiren finds herself captivated by him. However, Suiren is too shy to speak to anyone, much less this reserved karate boy. What’s more, Suiren isn’t the only one interested in Kawasumi. Will a class trip offer the opportunity to reveal her feelings before it’s too late? -- VIZ Media

Like a Butterfly, Vol. 1

日々蝶々 9

A Sign of Affection 9

Sign of Affection 7

Shortcake Cake, Vol. 1

Yuki is a typical college student--it's just that she can't hear. A chance encounter on a train leads to a serious crush...but will he give her a chance? A sweet and relatable manga romance from the creator of Shortcake Cake!

“Today, I hope we have fun to the very end.”

Yuki and Itsuomi have grown even closer since Itsuomi opened up about his past. When Oushi invites the two of them to an amusement park for the day, Itsuomi is determined to have a good time, while Yuki is apprehensive about whether the boys will get along. As Oushi's supportive friends keep an eye on the trio from the bushes, will Oushi finally be able to tell Yuki what he’s always wanted to say to her

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 12

Yuki is a typical college student--it's just that she can't hear. A chance encounter on a train leads to a serious crush...but will he give her a chance? A sweet and relatable manga romance from the creator of Shortcake Cake!

“There are still so many children with the same dream.”

Yuki and Itsuomi have finished moving in together, and the part of Itsuomi’s life that he’s been keeping secret has come literally crashing into their relationship! A neighbor collapses, and the two step in to help, only to discover that this is the older brother of Itsuomi’s backpacker friend Tasuku. Will this be the catalyst that finally prompts Itsuomi to be completely honest about his dreams? Meanwhile, Oushi-kun reckons with the rapid progress in Yuki’s relationship…

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