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Un Mietitore e un'anima misteriosa che lo segue ovunque. Un mistero da risolvere. Tristi ricordi andati perduti. Cosa sarà successo fra loro due? Star Comics presenta, in collaborazione con Jundo, l'edizione cartacea dell'emozionante webcomic di Jayessart, una delle autrici più popolari della piattaforma WEBTOON! Un delicato Boys' Love dalle tinte acquerello che toccherà i vostri cuori.

208 pages, Paperback

Published October 29, 2024

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Author 48 books96 followers
November 24, 2024
Disegni meravigliosi. Storia struggente. Una graphic novel che è pura poesia.
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87 reviews23 followers
April 30, 2025
Everything by this author is beautiful! I finished this last year but forgot it has a physical book now, so yay, I can mark it as complete here. Please check out her other comics if you like this. They are so well done 🫶🏻
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1,291 reviews84 followers
November 14, 2025
4.5
It was the coloring and how it matches the vibe of the situation which captured me first, this and the romantic ancient-China setting. I would have followed the webtoon even without understanding the words – but it would have been a pity to not understand the story even while for a long time it's a sad romance where you had to hope that there is a happy ending eventually.

It's starting with the Chinese version of a reaper. Don't know if the author made it up but he's not the skeleton with a scythe like in the West. Here a soul under certain conditions can choose between a 60 year contract as a reaper or being send into his next life. During that period he's not allowed to remember his past life and that makes it difficult for Weili to follow Ruo Yang but he follows him nonetheless always hoping that his lover remembers, that he wants to remember, that Weili is able to tell him what really happened, that he still loves him. We already suspect that their past had a tragic end and the snippets we get in cold harsh winter colors show a heart-breaking tale of 2 princes and a scheming king and it's understandable why Ruo Yang harbors that feeling that he doesn't want to remember.

As sad and tragic as their story is it's quietened down into a melancholy vibe by the artist and then there is also the reaper's companion, a sassy black dog who's always able to light up the mood. So despair is only showing her toolkit from time to time but is never able to take over the story. If you like to indulge yourself with romantic melancholy with impunity where sadness is balanced by a smile then you will like this story … and do not fear, there is a happy ending and if you stay until the epilogue, it's not even the bitter-sweet variety but a real one even I believe and consent to.
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266 reviews1 follower
July 12, 2025
This has to be one of the most beautiful art styles I’ve ever encountered. The story was so so good too but the art left me speechless. Wow, I fear I will have to buy the physical edition too, I need this is my book collection 😂
Dog stole the show I have to say

12/7 reread time because I bought the physical copy and this is still one of the most beautiful art style I’ve ever encountered. 5 stars confirmed once again
Profile Image for Frank Chillura (OhYouRead).
1,654 reviews73 followers
October 6, 2025
Oh!👏🏼My!👏🏼GAWD!👏🏼 Can we talk about soul crushing agony for a second? Because that is what I was just put through. The pain of watching lovers ripped apart by war, greed and a need for power and the loss being so great that they have to find each other again for answers on why.

Not only was this so heartbreaking, but it mended the little cracks in my heart that it put there!! The Reaper and the Waiting follow two characters, a reaper and a lost soul, as they travel the world collecting souls and falling in love. One of them remembers their past, while the other only gets glimpses and flashes of visions that maybe could have been him.

Both of them hold still have their last scars to show how they died, matching necklaces across their necks. As the story progresses, we get to see what actually happened and it is incredibly sad. (Please check your triggers) But at the same time, this story is about finding the person you love across every plain of existence. Whether you believe in soulmates, the red string of fate, the afterlife, or reincarnation, after finishing this, I definitely believe in love.
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261 reviews13 followers
July 12, 2025
Una favola molto bella e poetica, mi sono commossa. Peccato che sia così corta, avrei preferito un maggiore approfondimento dei personaggi, ma l’ho adorata 🥰
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415 reviews46 followers
November 24, 2025
DNF for now but I may come back to it later. The art is lovely and the story is cute, but ultimately it failed to hold my interest despite being quite short.
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62 reviews
May 29, 2025
Se siete alla ricerca di un boys love con atmosfere eteree ed una storia dolce e malinconica allo stesso tempo questo titolo edito Star Comics in collaborazione con Jundo fa al caso vostro!✨

"The reaper and the waiting" è un volume unico che segue le vicende di un mietit0re incaricato di raccogliere le an1me delle persone defunt3 e che non ricorda nulla della sua vita passata.
Quest'ultimo viene seguito da uno spirito che si fa chiamare "Aspetto", il quale sembra provare un legame affettivo molto forte verso il ragazzo.🤍

Perchè Aspetto segue il mietitore? Lo scopriremo nel corso dei capitoli, passando tra flashback e ricordi di una vita che non sembra essere stata vissuta sulla propria pelle, delle memorie lontane.

Ho apprezzato moltissimo l'aura onirica e sognante che gira attorno a questa graphic novel, rende giustizia agli argomenti trattati e le vicende illustrate nelle varie tavole.
Scene delicate ed ironiche vengono alternate ad elementi più mal1nconici ed oscur1, trasmettendo al meglio le emozioni dei vari personaggi.✨

Uno dei punti forti della storia sono proprio le illustrazioni, le espressioni del viso dei personaggi sono "dense" e cristalline.
I disegni a piena pagina riescono a dare giustizia al tratto elegante e dettagliato dell'autrice. 
Lo scorrere degli anni, del tempo e delle stagioni, tutti questi elementi vengono scanditi dalle varie illustrazioni e dall'Amore, genuino e sincero che diventa sempre più forte tra i due ragazzi.
Leggetelo con calma, immergetevi e perdetevi tra le pagine, sono dei veri gioiellini che riescono a trasmettere una perfetta sensazione agrodolce di calore.🤍

Questo racconto gira attorno, in maniera indiretta, alla leggenda cinese del "filo rosso del destino".
Vita, m0rte e rinascita, i nostri protagonisti passano attraverso tutte queste fasi, perdendosi e ritrovandosi, tenendo sempre accesa la scintilla della speranza.🌱
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45 reviews
January 11, 2025
Una storia semplice, ma decisamente incisiva nella sua immensa dolcezza, grazie allo stile dell'autrice che sicuramente mi ha catturato fin dal primo momento. Ho adorato quest'opera fin dalla prima pagina! Davvero tenera come storia (no spoiler 👀), anche se, in alcune parti, nostalgica e quasi triste. I due protagonisti (o forse, è meglio dire tre?) hanno dei caratteri notevolmente differenti, ma sono stati capaci di catturarmi (e addolcirmi) tutti e tre come pochi.
Sicuramente una piacevole scoperta, consigliato a chi cerca una storia che trasmetta del vero comfort 💚🤲🏻
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65 reviews1 follower
November 14, 2025
Toto bola tak krásna, krátka grafická novela!!
Tá kresba je jednoducho dokonalá a príbeh chytí za srdce.
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127 reviews5 followers
November 2, 2024
"THE REAPER AND THE WAITING" di Jayessart racconta la storia di un Mietitore e di un'anima misteriosa che lo segue ovunque. Ma qualcosa in quell'anima sembra dolorosamente straziante e familiare. Il manhua si alterna tra presente e passato/flashback in modo che entrambi gli aspetti del racconto si sviluppino armoniosamente. Gli stacchi avvengono sempre al momento giusto, la narrazione in alcuni punti si fa lenta, si concentra su dettagli minimi, poi all'improvviso esplode. Insomma, la storia d'amore tra i due protagonisti è il fulcro narrativo del volume. Ogni vignetta è un dipinto ad acquerello e la storia è decisamente commovente di suo, ma il tutto è arricchito dal modo poetico in cui è raccontata.

Una lettura poco impegnativa ma a dir poco commovente, mi ha colpito principalmente per la bellezza delle tavole. Nonostante la trama e i personaggi sono poco sviluppati, lo rileggerò perché mi è piaciuto.
17 reviews
October 6, 2024
absolutely brilliant! I re-read it so often!!
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52 reviews2 followers
August 19, 2025
LOS AMO RUOYANG Y WEILI 😭😭😭💘

5/5 ★

aun no me creo que encontré esta obra de arte por casualidad 😭 the reaper and the waiting es una de las historias más preciosas que me pude leer. Lo acabe literalmente en horas y no me arrepiento de nada.

¿Como empezar? el webtoon nos cuenta la historia de ruoyang, es un reaper o parca qué se encarga de recolectar las almas de los recién fallecidos para que puedan reencarnar o morir en paz, qué en su camino se encuentra a waiting. Un espíritu anclado al mundo con un propósito, hacer que ruoyang recuerde su vida pasada, la vida que compartían juntos. condenado a no poder decirle nada, o si no, los 2 se desvaneceran.

Fueron separados por una tragedia que no estaba bajo su control, lo que lo hace desde el inicio una historia muy triste y trágica. Pero nuestra autora solamente nos da las pequeñas piezas de todo esto por pocos durante toda la historia, lo que hace que se sienta que estamos recordando junto con ruoyang y dios, fue una experiencia TAN linda y en parte dolorosa ver como poco a poco se iban enamorando en un mundo en donde no existe la vida ni la muerte (porque son seres sobrenaturales) pero al mismo tiempo ver el porqué de su separación en un inicio.

Muchas veces sientes que no entiendes que fue lo que paso o sientes que todo se mezcla pero creo que esa es la magia. Todo hace sentido en el momento justo y cuando lo hace o lloras o sientes un dolor en el corazón (o ambos, yo la vdd). Lo único "malo" es que fueron tan poquitos capítulos 😭 yo quería más de 1000 porque me encariñe demasiado con ruoyang y weilin y no me quería despedir de ellos tan rápido. Mis respetos a january porque en 17 CAPITULOS pudo desarrollar una historia tan increíble, bonita y bella. Sin mencionar el arte tan HERMOSO que tiene este webtoon que hace que sientas a los personajes tan cerca de ti <3.

weilin definitivamente fue y será mi personaje favorito, quisiera adentrarme al webtoon y darle mil abrazos y jamás soltarlo. y ruoyang 🥹 mi protegido, lo amo en esta y en mil vidas.

Btw, el perro se llevó el protagonismo en TODAS sus escenas JAJAJA lo ame la vdd.

Weilin y Ruoyang son almas gemelas destinadas a estar juntas por miles de vidas. Se amaron siendo príncipes de distintos reinos, siendo una parca y un espíritu (en donde incluso aqui vivieron juntos por 60 AÑOS) y por último, siendo 2 chicos universitarios en el mundo actual que pueden disfrutar de su amor lo que les reste de vida y ¿saben que? me quedo tranquila porque se que no importa cuantos años pasen, ellos van a volver a encontrarse 🥹❤️‍🩹
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283 reviews
October 12, 2024
This is a completed webcomic (on webtoons.com) that was self-published by the author/illustrator in a limited quantity. I really loved this story. It's a story of regret but mostly hope for a new future when the past one went very wrong. It was a joy to read. It's still available on webtoons if you can't get a copy of the limited print. You can find it here: https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/th...

When one dies they either pass on and reincarnated, they become a spirit that unless it's unfinished work is completed eventually passes into oblivion never to be reborn, or rarely one soul may be chosen to be a Reaper that collects the souls for 65 years before they can make a choice of what happens to their souls after they serve that time. This story is about a Reaper and a Spirit who have ties from when they were living. However, when a Reaper is chosen they're living memories are blocked so as it doesn't interfere with their work. The Spirit is told that if he wants to potentially reunite with this soul in another life he is forbidden to tell him anything about their lives. Both have their death scars across their throat hinting at a violent death. When they meet in this inbetween space the spirit responds, "I'm waiting." when asked what he's doing. Thus the Reaper calls him "Waiting" as a name. However, he cannot understand why Waiting is insisting on traveling with him as he collects these souls. Waiting is hoping that by being exposed to him now he can make him understand what he couldn't during life. This is a story of two souls that were connected in life but torn apart by death and where one is desperately hoping that a second chance is possible.
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101 reviews
September 15, 2025
🎐Aspetto é uno spirito, vaga nei boschi aspettando l’anima di cui si é innamorato. Lui, infatti, ricorda tutto della sua vita precedente. Nonostante tutto il tempo passato ad aspettare (per l’appunto) il suo amato, l’amore che prova per lui é rimasto immutato o, per meglio dire, amplificato al solo ricordo della loro sofferenza.

🎐Il Mietitore, invece, non é per niente della sua stessa opinione. Perché ricordare una vita passata se questo comporta infinito dolore? Lui è ignaro di chi é stato nella sua vita precedente ma questo non sembra interessargli. Sa soltanto qual é il suo compito: mietere le anime incastrate sulla terra fino allo scadere della sua permanenza, in cui gli sarà finalmente concesso di scegliere se reincarnarsi portando con sé i suoi vecchi ricordi.

🎐Il Mietitore e Aspetto inizieranno a vagare insieme per il mondo, ad amarsi dolcemente. Aspetto avrà sessant’anni per far cambiare idea al Mietitore, riuscirà a convincerlo a ricordare?

🎐Insomma, una storia dolcissima accompagnata da disegni sublimi, impossibile non metterlo nel carrello!
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622 reviews31 followers
December 25, 2024
A Reaper with no memory and a mysterious soul that follows him everywhere: past and present intertwine in a tender tale of love and the choices that shape us.

While the plot and characters could have been explored in greater depth, January Sun's breathtaking illustrations more than make up for it. Sun's art captures an extraordinary blend of delicacy and evocative power, infusing the graphic novel with a poetic quality that resonates deeply. This is a story that lingers in your heart, staying with you long after you’ve turned the final page.

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Un Mietitore senza ricordi e un’anima misteriosa che lo segue ovunque: passato e presente si intrecciano in una storia delicata, che parla di amore e di scelte.

Nonostante la trama e i personaggi avrebbero potuto essere sviluppati in modo più approfondito, le tavole di January Sun riescono a colmare queste lacune grazie alla loro straordinaria delicatezza e al loro potente impatto visivo. Sun dona alla graphic novel un’aura poetica capace di toccare le corde più profonde del lettore, accompagnandolo ben oltre l’ultima pagina.
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116 reviews
November 26, 2024
Molto carino, mi è piaciuto. Nonostante sia un volume unico riesce a non essere affrettato nel raccontare la storia. La trama è abbastanza semplice ma comunque intrigante, non ha colpi di scena perché comunque è "prevedibile" in certe cose ma credo che quello non fosse così importante. Il punto focale è il rapporto tra il mietitore e lo spirito, che ho trovato molto dolce e che ho seguito con interesse.
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11 reviews1 follower
May 8, 2025
This graphic nove is a work of art!
The drownings are just beautiful, I love the light effect and the silhouettes, it’s well studied and detailed without being too detailed and precise, you can feel the atmosphere, and I loved the atmospheres of this gn.
Ofc also the plot was awesome i I loved the ending, it’s been even better then what I was hoping for.
The reaper’s now part of my dram cosplay, at least the ‘hat’.
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224 reviews11 followers
July 6, 2025
It was a very nice read!
I don't usually read graphic novels or webtoons but this one caught my eyes with its artworks, they are just stunning, the panels were we see the passing of the time were absolutely gorgeous.

I also liked the plot, it was very interesting and, seems weird to say but, new! Many stories nowadays feel like a rinse and repeat of each other, while this one felt different to me!
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22 reviews
December 22, 2024
Honestly I think my life changed reading this. It was in the middle of class and I simply wanted to anything but my school work and I saw this in my recommendations. Truly, it was no waste of time. I think I cried like 7 times reading it and it was truly the most emotional type of love stories I’ve read. I highly recommend!
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51 reviews
May 11, 2025
It’s giving “I’d choose you. In a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I’d find you and I’d choose you”.
I loved the story so bad I’m definitely gonna reread it, and the art is gorgeous. I would really like to read more about this author. Song Weili and Ruo Yang are the definition of soulmates, may this love find me😭
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Author 28 books79 followers
July 10, 2025
Ma che dolcezza questa storia. Eh, preparate i fazzoletti, ma la dolcezza e le emozioni qui sono assolutamente centrali.
malgrado la parte grafica sia molto semplice, è assolutamente immersiva.

How sweet this story is. Oh, get your tissues ready, but the sweetness and emotion are absolutely central here.
Despite the very simple graphics, it's absolutely immersive.
Profile Image for Sierra.
43 reviews
August 27, 2025
Cute. I can tell it's January Sun's first comic bc there are a few technical weak links but all in all this is great for a first. I am obsessed with her art and I need Fathoms of Atonement to get a regular update schedule because the concept these two share is so interesting!! Im glad she released another comic to dive deeper into it <3
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606 reviews25 followers
November 15, 2025
Holy wow, did I love this story. 1) The art is gorgeous, and 2) the story itself is absolutely breathtaking. It’s at times hilarious—especially Dog 😂🥰—at others soul-shattering. I cried… so very much, but it was completely worth it in the end. 🥹😭♥️

CW: graphic violence, blood/gore, murder, suicide, DV (implied child abuse)
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23 reviews1 follower
December 29, 2024
This is the second time I read this (the first was on the webtoon app), it's one of my favourite webtoons and having it now in print makes me so happy! Love the story, the art style and everything about it.
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41 reviews1 follower
January 13, 2025
Ho letto questa meraviglia in una sera, tutto d'un fiato e ho pianto tanto... Una storia dolcissima con quel pizzico di tragicità che ti fa domandare "E tu cosa saresti disposto/a a fare per amore? Per avere una seconda possibilità?"
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167 reviews
April 15, 2025
3.5⭐️
while the plot and characters could have been explored in greater depth, the breathtaking illustrations make up for it! would have loved it even more if it was longer but still, it was a great graphic novel💗
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