—Is he deaf?
Kouhei, a university student who struggles to fit in because of misunderstandings caused by his hearing loss, has gradually distanced himself from others. That is, until he meets his classmate Taichi. With his bright, almost ridiculously cheerful personality and his tendency to say whatever's on his mind, Taichi tells Kouhei, "It's not your fault you can't hear!"
Those words deeply saved Kouhei...
More than friends, but not quite lovers, Taichi's presence begins to change Kouhei’...
This is a beautiful story about breaking down the invisible barriers that separate us, which also contains a lovely slow-burn romance.
Kouhei has a hearing impairment, which causes people to treat him differently - some are annoyed by his disability, others full of pity, or even excited by the novelty. He finds it difficult to have real connections with others due to the lack of understanding about his condition.
He meets fellow college student Taichi, who is a breath of fresh air: friendly a