“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?
I like the other characters stories. honestly they are more interesting and more complicated than our main couple. Yuki you live with him and have been together six months haven't gotten past 1st base... this is the stuff about this series where I just can't. She is a grown adult living with her partner I just don't believe this level of innocence in a ONE BEDROOM. I hate that this is a story line after they are living together. This should have been before, I am sorry. I feel like she is infantilized by so many people in this story. It is okay for it to be sweet and slow but SHE IS A GROWN WOMAN. And I saw spoilers or I remember this, so I know they sleep separately (also I got so down voted for this on Reddit) but I want her treated like an adult. She is one.
Emma and Shin are cute. I am glad Shin likes her more than she likes him as he should. Oushi, I don't care really one way or another but he seems to have had some growth since the beginning of the series. Have Yuki or Itsuomi changed or grown in anyway?
I'm frustrated cause on paper, I GET IT. he is so caring in certain way and the art is fantastic! But god, other than being deaf and in to him I am not sure I know anything about her. He wants to be a dedicated humanitarian from what we are shown what about her? Is that her dream too? What is her major even? When does she fit in his dream if she is gonna commit herself to it?
So the final chapter reminded me how frustrated I am with them but until then i liked this so 2.75
Encore un tome tout doux, je chouine 😭 Cette journée au parc d’attraction avec eux était si mignonne et nécessaire pour ce trio, Ōshi va enfin pouvoir passer à autre chose. Et purée j’aime le fait que Itsuomi accepte l’amitié entre ce dernier et Yuki, en sachant pertinemment que Ōshi a des sentiment pour notre héroïne. On réclame plus de mecs comme ça svp!! Bref, j’ai hâte de lire la suite 🥹🩷
This one felt a tad disjointed, leaving me disappointed. I'd been counting down the days for volume 12's release in the US and now I'm sad. I read it all during my lunch break, and while I'm excited to see where Itsuomi and Yuki's relationshop goes, plus where Shin and Emma's progresses, but I really am sick of Oushi...
I'm particularly happy about how Oushi's case was resolved, and I wonder if Izumi will be covered in future. The last chapter does not give enough hints about what next volumes might be about. But looking forward to the next.
This volume really went and made me sympathetic towards Oushi, I can’t believe it. It’s also just made me so much more endeared towards Itsuomi. The last few pages had me dying inside because oh my GOD, Yuki is thirstingggg!! Girl, make your move! I’m so curious if this manga is gonna head in the spicy direction.
Anyway, I need the next volume ASAP. I love this series so much.
I'm so glad I'm not reading this chapter by chapter because this volume was barely progressing the story.
On the plus side, the love triangle comes to a close with the blossoming Itsuomi and Oushi bromance haha. Oushi finally talks it out with Yuki and accepts that she's with someone who is actually perfect for her.
Emma and Shin have a little progress too.
Ends with Yuki realizing she wants to get it on with Itsuomi and he's back to silver hair!
This volume felt particularly short, but I loved seeing Itsuomi and Yuki navigate different challenges in their relationship with each other as well as their friends. I'm really excited for the next volume. I can't believe I have to wait until December for it's release! Until then, this is definitely a manga series that I'd recommend for some great characters and romantic tension but no spice.
Just finished chapter 52 and man it could not be better EXCEPT FOR HOW SLOW THEY ARE RELEASING THIS.
They are finally together, they are moved in, talking about a future but she is still too shy for intimacy and I just know his ex is gonna show up after that mention in this last chapter. I’m about to go full feelings how it was with Xadens Ex.
whaaaa!!! what a way to find out that book 13 comes out in December! that's way too long to wait and see what happens! their relationship is only going to develop further. also I like silver haired itsu muchhhh better!
There are a lot of complicated emotions in this volume, but I'm not sure that they all really came through to me as a reader. I appreciate the exploration of Oushi's feelings for Yuki, but they don't all come together. maybe that's part of the verisimilitude of the manga, but it was more confusing than intricate.
i’m on a shoujosei manga binge and finally caught up on this series!! i’m just gonna put some overall series thoughts here.
as someone who’s hard-of-hearing, this story is so dear to me. i love the art style and how the author draws the characters signing and emphasizes nonverbal communication. i think my favorite part of this series is how the format and text styling is utilized to show how yuki interprets conversation, with the faded text when she is lip-reading and the way that the letters are jumbled when she is unable to decipher what word is being said. while i’m not fully deaf, the way that the text is used felt really relatable to me, especially thinking back to before i found hearing aids that worked for me. the way that dialogue is illustrated through signing, digital messages, written notes, and lip-reading is visually interesting and shows the characters’ adaptability in communicating.
"A Sign of Affection, Volume 12" leans more into plot progression this time, giving readers a clearer sense of where Yuki and Itsuomi’s relationship is heading as outside influences begin to shape their dynamic. This volume introduces more tension through side characters and shifting priorities, adding a layer of complexity that keeps the story engaging without losing its gentle tone. While some developments feel a bit predictable, the way everything unfolds is still satisfying and emotionally impactful. Overall, it’s a solid continuation that moves the story forward while maintaining the series’ signature warmth. I am glad Itsuomi has silver hair again as well lol.