I Hear the Sunspot Vol. 07: Four Seasons Vol. 02
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Kohei Sugihara, a college student with hearing loss, and Taichi Sagawa, his ever-optimistic former classmate, met in a chance encounter that ignited an undeniable spark that would eventually blossom into love.
Summer has at last arrived, but Kohei’s job search is sapping all his free time. Taichi, now a working professional, is struggling with his role as a mentor to the office’s new hire. And life only grows more complicated when Taichi receives a sudden phone call from his estranged father.
Biographical Notes:
Yuki Fumino‘s first manga, I Hear the Sunspot, received a great deal of attention upon its publication in 2014, quickly leading to the development of a feature film. The exceptional talent on display in her debut project has made her one of the most watched and up-coming manga-ka in the BL world.
Title Notes:
A major motion picture based on the manga was released in 2017.
Series has received excellent reviews in Library Journal, ALA, and A.V. Club, among others.
It has been translated into six languages.
Positive discussion of LGBTQ+ and disability issues.
Nominated for Best Graphic Novels for Teens 2018 & 2019 — ALA
“A simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking story about the chance meeting and budding romance.” — Library Journal
“A fascinating and nuanced exploration of real-world issues that people who are deaf or hard of hearing face, tucked gracefully into the rest of the story. The whole book delicate and a little dreamy.” — AV Club