La luna en una noche de lluvia, vol. 2

雨夜の月 [Amayo no Tsuki] #2

by Kuzushiro, くずしろ, Gorka Merino (translator)

Kanon es una joven con una discapacidad auditiva que acaba de cambiarse de instituto; sin embargo, como le cuesta comunicarse con su entorno, ya que muchas veces necesita leer los labios de los demás, se cierra en banda y no termina de entablar amistades. Aun así, todo es distinto con Sakiki, una compañera de clase que se sienta a su lado y con quien empieza a abrirse poco a poco. De hecho, se llevan tan bien que Sakiki finalmente conoce a Rinne, la hermana pequeña de Kanon, quien le cuenta que también sabe leer los labios y las expresiones faciales de los demás. Al principio Rinne se muestra muy sobreprotectora con su hermana y no acaba de confiar en ella, pero Sakiki no dudará en abrirle su corazón y demostrarle que nunca querría hacerle daño a Kanon.

Genres: Manga, Romance, LGBT, Yuri, Queer, Young Adult, Graphic Novels

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 18, 2022

Reviews

[Gabby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ahhh this was so cute! I liked this one even more than the first volume. I love the storyline with the teacher, and I love the conversation about fairness versus equality. These two are so adorable I’m loving this series, can’t wait to continue! 💕

[eva ⚘ · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was AMAZING. five stars are not enough, i swear.

i was already loving the storyline and the characters from the first volume but in this volume there was more depth added. the relationship between saki and canon is so sweet and heartwarming. i love how saki treats kanon just lilke any other person and does not give kanon special treatment bc she has a hearing impairment. the love between them is about to blossom and i'm soooo here for it.

also, i really like how flawed the characters are. saki makes mistakes but that's only normal bc she's still learning. i really liked how kanon put it: “it's only natural that you'll say sth that will hurt another person when you're getting closer and closer to them. what's important is to recognize your faults, apologize and learn from them.” okay i paraphrazed it ofc but it kinda hit me how natural it is to hurt another person without intending to; it's only part of human relationships.

anyways, i'm SOOOO looking forward to read the next vol once it comes out 🎀

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love cute cannot wait for the next one THEY NEED TO KISSSSS

[Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this second volume! The character work, the tension, the way I wanna just give all the happiness in the world to these girls T^T

[Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm still really loving this manga. It's so sweet and beautiful. Saki and Kanon are really forming something beautiful and I'm so eager to see it keep growing.

I really liked how this volume handled a lot of the issues that it brought up. It continued to bring up issues that Kanon has since she's hearing impaired and the accommdations that she needs for that as well as her own insecurities that come with it.

We get more information on Kanon and her home life with the introduction of her sister which brings up new issues for them. This was the part that I struggled with a little bit as it slowed things down, but I do like how it brought up issues like ‘well child’.

My favorite part was a conversation towards the end with Saki and Kanon. It was such a true statement that I think a lot of people could learn from.

Still really enjoying this series and hoping the library gets the next volume in soon.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lunch continues to be a hurdle for Kanon, but a young teacher decides he might be able to help. Gosh, he’s so helpful and dashing. Saki figures things out pretty quickly, but she might not actually know anything. Including herself.

Oh, I really like the way this is going, I have to say. We look to be in for a slow burn, but there’s a lot to be said and done along the way and that makes for some really interesting reading and clever plotting.

That teacher situation is so sneakily played up, from his looks to the angles of the scenes to every one of his actions, to be read a very certain way that you’re almost expecting from a manga. Which is the point.

It is playing a deliberate game with those perceptions and I definitely fell for it and so does Saki, who makes a lot of assumptions and gets verbally suplexed by Kanon for those assumptions. Kanon’s condition adds an extra layer to all of this and I really like how good (and researched) the portrayal is.

This does a great job with Kanon’s hearing impairment - beyond just being a vector for some of her personality, it also tweaks her relationship with the piano, other people, and life in general. The way she struggles with lunch and other people makes total sense once it’s explained.

The yuri content is clearly coming, but it’s not here just yet. Mostly because Saki isn’t there just yet. After a couple of overly introspective hand holdings, she begins to grasp that her feelings might be more than just on the friendly side and she and Kanon are just great together as both friends and potential more-than’s.

As for Kanon, we see she has almost certainly figured her own sexuality out and part of her previous trauma may be a love that went very wrong for her. Her and Saki’s dynamic is really well written and has that believable early friendship feel where they are figuring out one another’s nature and touchy subjects amidst all the fun.

The other big swing this volume is the introduction of Kanon’s little sister, Rinne. Who’s really protective of her big sister. Really protective. Rinne’s a lot and this section, with her and Saki especially, verges on melodramatic and admittedly gets a little predictable.

Rinne’s section does work for the most part, that said. We learn the term ‘well child’ which is now part of my vocabulary and it’s exactly as loaded as it sounds. We also get a lot more backstory on Kanon’s previous… friend… and that her interest in Saki is definitely… friendly. And there’s a super fun wall slam for free.

Some of the info dumps work better than others. All the ‘well child’ stuff and the reasons why Kanon can’t handle a lunch are really solid. While I appreciate the explanations from the school teacher about fairness and equality, they feel more jammed in to illustrate what he’s doing rather than feeling terribly natural.

Still, a very solid volume. Relationships are forged, tested, threatened, patched up, and we get delicious backstory and a hint of the yuri to come. I really like both Saki and Kanon, if that wasn’t clear, and that doesn’t hurt. They’re a great pairing.

I also like how Saki’s awakening isn’t just a ‘maybe love now okay’ but she’s got the weight of society looking down on her (and Kanon, potentially). The issue of societal acceptance often gets glossed over in yuri and I love when it looks like it’ll get delved into.

4 stars - minus some clunk with the exposition, this one does a great job and has some very clever twists up its sleeve and the promise of both more drama and more romance on the horizon. I am quite pleased with both prospects.

[marcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vol. 1 ★★★★☆

This volume is just as strong as the first. It's a further exploration of the problems disabled people run into as well as the assumptions abled people make about them. Saki and Kanon's friendship genuinely feels like a positive force in both of their lives. On top of that, the way Saki develops feelings for Kanon is natural. My only complaint is that I wish Saki herself is more developed.

[Mati · Rating 5 out of 5]

"es normal que las personas se lastimen...lo que me importa, es que quiero que estés dispuesta a escuchar. si te digo que dijiste algo que me lastimo, es que me escuches, y lo tengas en cuenta."
4.5★
Este tomo me gustó más que el primero. siento que la historia del profesor me va a hacer mierda y la forma en la que habla de las relaciones humanas es demasiado hermosaaa.
saki es una lesbiana promedio y la amo

[Eliza · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I’m discovering a new fave yuri

[Hisgirl85 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars. Developing nicely as it slowly expands the world and shifts character povs.

[cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

“true love doesn’t expect anything in return”

fuck you too

[Aura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was quite slow paced compared to the first volume, but i think it’s understandable, now that the context has been set. We dive a little deeper into the characters’s individual backstories. This second volume focuses more heavily on Kanon’s past and her family life, as we try to make sense of what she’s been through before transferring to her new school. On the other hand, while we still don’t know much about Saki’s personal life, we do get some clues here and there about her feelings. She appears as a very caring and emotional individual, always eager to know more about Kanon… She even manages to freak herself out when she realizes how much of a soft spot she seems to have for her friend. I am excited to see what the rest of the series has in store for our two protagonists.

[Josema · Rating 5 out of 5]

Otra entrega superdulce de este Yuri adolescentes. Se conoce más las vidas de las protas y sus motivaciones. Saki conoce a la hermana de Kanon, Rinne. Como es habitual, se introduce un nuevo concepto en relación a la discapacidad dentro del nucleo familiar: hermana de apoyo. La relacion entre Rinne y Saki no empieza con buen pie, mientras que Kanon y Saki siguen estrechando su relación y aumentando su intimidad. Primeras crisis, momentos de confusión, malos entendidos, mucho contacto físico, secretos desvelados y otros aún esperando entre tinieblas a ser revelados. Deseando abordar una nueva entrega.

[Valeria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Acá siguió avanzando bien, Saki siendo lesbiana y una muy buena amiga, amamos. Cada vez Kanon va mostrando más su lado tierno (con Saki sobretodo) y se empieza a exponer a otras relaciones (las compañeras buena onda y el profe serio).

[Tachan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Confirmant les qualités humaines de l'histoire mais aussi les maladresses narratives de son autrice, ce second volet m'a pas mal questionnée.

Derrière la douceur apparente de ce titre et ses couvertures, je découvre de plus en plus au fil des chapitres de réelles interrogations sur notre société et la façon dont les handicapés, en particulier les sourds y vivent. C'est très enrichissant.

Dans ce second tome, nous faisons ainsi la rencontre avec la jeune soeur de Kanon et on découvre avec elle la situation des aidants et plus particulièrement des SODC (Sibling of Deaf Child). Ce fut édifiant. L'autrice met très bien en lumière cette place difficile qui marque intimement les personnes dont c'est le cas. Alors certes, elle en fait un peu trop ici, avec une narration qui manque encore de nuances chez ce nouveau personnage trop grande gueule, trop fonceur, trop caricatural, mais elle frappe du poing aussi et montre que c'est la société qui les pousse dans ce mal être à force de vouloir aider, soutenir et défendre leur frère/soeur handicapé. Ce n'est pas normal.

Autre rencontre qui fait réagir, mais plus dans le bon sens, celle de M Miura, l'un des professeurs des filles. Avec ce dernier, on voit ce qui se passe quand quelqu'un ne cherche pas à faire de différences entre handicapé et non handicapé, non pas par principe d'égalité mais par équité, et ça fait un bien fou. J'ai trouvé ce personnage bien mieux écrit que les précédents. Il sait écouter Kanon et se remettre en cause, mais il ne lui donne pas non plus tout ce qu'elle souhaite et lui fait voir la vie différemment. Son expérience personnelle de père célibataire est également très touchante. J'aime beaucoup.

Reste ensuite l'épineuse question de la romance qui se dessine qui ne m'enthousiasme pas plus que ça. J'aimais bien l'idée juste d'une belle amitié alors si, je sais, ça fera plaisir aux amateurs du genre, ce n'est pas mon cas ici. Reste que certains trouveront mignon de voir Saki peu à peu éprouver des sentiments plus forts pour Kanon. C'est mieux amené que dans le tome précédent, car une vraie relation se noue entre elles. On les voit vraiment évoluer ensemble au quotidien. Il y a des situations qui les rapprochent également. Du coup, cela devient plus logique et il n'y a pas ce "male gaze" que je soupçonnais dans le tome précédent, ouf. C'est juste moi qui est du mal avec tout le côté mélo qu'il y a autour ^^!

Histoire avant tout de rencontres pour moi. J'aime cette dimension du titre où ainsi l'autrice évoque le quotidien d'une sourde et les réactions en face. J'ai plus de mal avec la narration mélodramatique dont elle l'affuble pour cela. Pas sûre qu'il y ait besoin de cela pour les beaux et puissants messages qu'elle délivre. En tout cas, j'ai eu un petit coup de coeur pour M Miura dans ce tome et j'espère bien le revoir.

Avis complet : https://www.sanctuary.fr/avis/147800/

[L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a good addition to the series!

I really loved Kanon's talk with her teacher; the mangaka depicted the struggle between "special treatment" and "equity" really well, for both people providing support/equity and those receiving it. As an educator myself, I really liked how the teacher handled interacting with Kanon and explaining that the changes he was making were about providing equitable access to education for her, not just giving her special treatment. (I also really loved seeing him draw the example diagram that's in like, every teaching with equity book out there lol).

When Kanon's sister, Rinne, was introduced I was afraid I was going to have to read the "protective younger sibling" trope again, which I get but am very bored of reading. And unfortunately, I did have to read it again -- but fortunately, the mangaka did two things with it that made it work for me. One, they introduced the concept of a "well child" (which is a MUCH better explanation/justification for Rinne's actions instead of the usual just being overprotective trope) and they had something Rinne say hurt Saki in a way Rinne did not intend -- and I loved that. Even though Rinne says she can read Saki, I still don't think she knows Saki is a very closed lesbian, nor does she realize that what she said was extra damaging because of how Saki already views herself because of her attraction to women. (And I really like how most of Saki's mistakes with Kanon stem from her attraction; it's making everything so much more complex for her and adding a layer of guilt to her conscious that I personally really like, as a person who loves tortured characters ^^).

I am excited to keep slowly making my way through this series and exploring the multiple complex characters and the author's well researched and complex depiction of what living with a disability is like.

[Ayxan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite a melancholic voume, which is why it gets 5 stars.
If you've been following my reviews, you might've noticed that I'm a sucker for melancholy. And while it is sometimes a love-hate relationship with melancholic tropes, at the end of the day, I love it.

I won't spoiler what exactly the melancholic bits were – go read it for yourself! – but they were well done. Something I've more or less experienced myself (not in the exact same way, but similar), so it was easy to relate to all of the characters present. It's amazing and scary how difficult the topic can be. Though it wouldn't be that difficult, if society weren't so ableist and made life easier for disabled people.

Which the author also discusses. It's not even just disabled people who have it hard. Pretty much anyone who doesn't fall into the heteronormative way of living has it difficult. Which sucks.
But maybe this series can make a difference.

~

As for the romantic storyline, it's going quite well. Saki has less confidence when it comes to her crush – although that's due to the melancholic bits –, but Kanon on the other hand is getting more warm and comfortable with her. They held hands and had a movie date! As well as lots of communication. <3

-11.02.24

[Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Son tan tiernas.
Está claro que Saki siente algo por Kanon. Sentía también algo por su profesora de Piano? Algo así se da a entender cuando se cuestiona por qué el matrimonio no puede representarse con dos meñiques.
Por ahora Kanon ve a Saki como una amiga. Es lindo ver cómo logra confiar en alguien más, se ha dado cuenta de que realmente le importa a Saki.
Puedo entender a la hermana menor de Kanon, debe ser difícil crecer siendo hermana de una persona con discapacidad, y más, haber visto como ésta ya ha salido herida por alguien más. La sobreprotege, pero en el fondo solo quiere que no vuelvan a herirla.

Me gustan y considero importantes obras como ésta o Real, de Takehiko Inoue, donde podemos ver el tipo de situaciones con las que tienen que lidiar personas con diferentes tipos de discapacidades. En especial para personas como yo, que no padece o no tiene una persona cercana que padezca alguna discapacidad.

[Ellyn → Allonsythornraxx · Rating 4 out of 5]

18/06/2024
3.75 ⭐
The way I was just a running commentary on this manga the entire time I was reading it and just never stopped yapping. Sorry to my neighbours. I truly loved every second of this volume and I can't wait to continue the series!

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[Minh Hoang · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ll write a slightly longer review for this one than the last as I now have a little bit more food for thought. For starters, every volume released contain 4 chapters (as of this time) so this makes it my 8th. I like where the plot is going, each characters have their own struggles to figure out, the themes of fairness and equality is brought up in debate especially in correlation to Kanon’s medical problem in hearing and her younger sister, Rinne being overly protective of her just comes to show how she doesn’t want her to get hurt again especially after losing what was a close friend. This is around the part where the main character begin to go through turmoil and the romance is VERY, clearly spelled out.

[Em reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a lot more thoughtful than the first one, which is something I found enjoyable but also deeply relatable.

This volume went heavily into Kanon, and her backstory, which I really liked. It captured the loneliness you can feel even if surrounded by loved ones.

Aside from Kanon, this volume was also forward on Saki, and her developing feelings. This book shows how outside perspectives help her reflect on herself, but is that always a good thing?

A more real and thoughtful addition to this series, but continued to keep the feelings developed in the first volume, I can’t wait to see what else is in store for these two girls!

[Pérez Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far the best volume I've read! Cute and original, I am looking forward to keep on reading this <3
pd: I got a bit dissapointed when they included Rinne because I thought she was gonna play the typical "I am against your relationship because you are gonna hurt her" rol, but they explained further that the brothers/sisters of someone with some sort of disability are called kyoudaiji, and that they somehow go through some difficult times as well while trying to protect and take care of their loved ones so even for this cliché situation, they had a good resolution, I liked it! :)

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simplemente EXCELENTE.

Destaco lo mucho que se nota que Kuzushiro se informa respecto a la discapacidad auditiva y la forma respetuosa e informada en la que se exponen los problemas de Kanon y su perspectiva sobre el mundo y su propia experiencia. Adoro que cada momento "informativo" es citado y referenciado, algo muy destacable considerando el formato de esta obra. Hasta el momento, está siendo una historia que tiene mucho que decir y exponer sobre la sociedad. Me gusta mucho cómo se están desarrollando los personajes y cómo estos dialogan con las problemáticas expuestas.

Está demás decir que estoy ansiosa por leer el siguiente tomo. Me está gustando muchísimo esta obra.

[Mark Robison · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is so much better than expected. It is teen angst with misunderstandings as two characters fall in love. The drama is realistic and never feels manipulative.

The creator goes out of her way to add interesting tidbits. For instance, the main characters go to a movie together, but one of them is deaf and so they have to kill time waiting until a subtitled movie is screening. They have a sweet conversation afterward about what the sound was like in one of the horror movie’s exciting scenes.

In short, the characters themselves are interesting, their relationship is interesting and it’s well told.

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars. This was even better than volume one! Ah, teenage angst and confusing gay feelings. We meet Kanon’s younger sister Rinne in this volume and she is a firecracker. I loved how she just wants to protect her sister. Kanon and Saki are becoming closer as friends and yeah I can tell this series is going to be one hell of a slow burn but I don’t mind because it has been excellent so far. I cannot wait for volume three!

[Nolwen_Nao · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coup de cœur confirmé avec ce second tome, je ne vais pas mentir j'ai vraiment hâte de pouvoir lire suite et voir comment cette histoire évolue. Agréablement surprise lorsque ce que j'imaginais derrière certaines actions de Kanon s'avère en fait être motivé par d'autres raisons. J'ai l'impression que la relation plus sentimentale entre les deux protagonistes va se mettre en place lentement et j'aime cette perspective.

[Alessandro Parisi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nuovo arco con la sorella di Kanon, Rinne, ostile e possessiva che prova a intimidire Saki.
La storia mi convince sempre di più, continuiamo a scoprire nuovi lati di Kanon e nuovi aspetti della sua vita. Sto amando anche il prof, perdere la moglie e dover crescere la figlia senza la madre naturale è davvero difficile.

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume was delightful. It was refreshing to see such an unabashed critique of the medical model of disability. I'm enjoying reading a series that examines the experience of individuals with disabilities as well those who love them IN ADDITION to criticizing the social dynamics and societal structures that do harm.

[Ester · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cómo me está gustando este manga. Me hace feliz poder leer un Yuri de mi rollo total. Kanon se está adaptando muy bien en el instituto gracias a Saki a pesar de su sordera. Eso sí, le molesta tener que aguantat la condescendencia de algunos profesores cuando no la quiere ni la necesita. Aunque no todos los profesores son así y, al final, hasta acaba en un club. Por otro lado, Saki conoce a la hermana pequeña de Kanon, Rinne, la cual desconfía de las intenciones de Saki y le dice que se aleje de su hermana. Pero Kanon no está dispuesta a separarse de Saki o aceptar que le devuelva la llave de su habitación.

Leer la reseña completa en mi blog: https://unabibliotecaentremundos.blog...

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent 2nd volume. I love that the Lit Group is just a bunch of people reading. More hints at backstory and loved the girls going to the movies... And that some cinemas in Japan has special glasses that makes the subs appear with impacting other people's movie experience.