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雨夜の月 [Amayo no Tsuki] #1
The Moon on a Rainy Night, Vol. 1
A high school girl's chance encounter with an enigmatic female classmate whose musical aspirations were complicated when an accident almost completely took her hearing leads to the slow blossoming of love. Perfect for fans of yuri series like Whisper Me a Love Song and sweet, sophisticated romances like A Sign of Affection .
One rainy night, Saki is rushing to a piano lesson when she crashes into a beautiful, long-haired girl, dropping her sheet music in the process. Saki stutters an apology, but the girl simply hands back her sheet music and leaves without a word. Saki begins her first day of high school the following morning, only to find the stranger from the night before sitting in the desk next to hers. She learns that the girl's name is Kanon and that she is not quite completely deaf, but very hard of hearing. Though Kanon needs to be close to people to read their lips, she tends to push people away with her icy demeanor. Through one kind gesture, Saki slowly begins breaking down the walls around Kanon, even as she feels something new blossoming within her.
One rainy night, Saki is rushing to a piano lesson when she crashes into a beautiful, long-haired girl, dropping her sheet music in the process. Saki stutters an apology, but the girl simply hands back her sheet music and leaves without a word. Saki begins her first day of high school the following morning, only to find the stranger from the night before sitting in the desk next to hers. She learns that the girl's name is Kanon and that she is not quite completely deaf, but very hard of hearing. Though Kanon needs to be close to people to read their lips, she tends to push people away with her icy demeanor. Through one kind gesture, Saki slowly begins breaking down the walls around Kanon, even as she feels something new blossoming within her.
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First published October 20, 2021
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November 22, 2025
Awww, this was adorable! I haven’t read a romance manga in a while and I just adored these two characters. I love that this story follows these two teenage girls as they navigate this friendship (that might turn into something more) and one of the girls is hard of hearing. It’s like a sapphic version of I Hear the Sunspot, another manga I really loved. 🥹💕
September 13, 2023
This is a surprisingly cute manga that focuses on a budding friendship (and future romance?) between two high school girls. Saki is intrigued by new student Kanon, who is very hard of hearing and seems icy at school, pushing everyone away at first meeting. Saki pushes through eventually, and strikes up a friendship with Kanon.
The way this volume approaches Saki and Kanon's growing friendship is really sweet, though the road is bumpy as Saki learns more about Kanon's disability, and Kanon figures out how to thaw out and let Saki closer. There are lots of lovely moments where they grow close and learn more about each other.
The romantic tension is very light, though it's not invisible; at this point it seems their friendship is the main point of the story, and I appreciate that. Saki seems to be struggling with her identity (though it's not outright stated that she, the story and art implies as much), and Kanon is a big question mark so far (but again, a scene provides possible subtext that implies she is also into girls). I like that the focus is on them learning how to be friends instead of immediately jumping into a romance.
I'll definitely be checking out more, I really enjoyed this first volume.
Thanks to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for a review copy!
The way this volume approaches Saki and Kanon's growing friendship is really sweet, though the road is bumpy as Saki learns more about Kanon's disability, and Kanon figures out how to thaw out and let Saki closer. There are lots of lovely moments where they grow close and learn more about each other.
The romantic tension is very light, though it's not invisible; at this point it seems their friendship is the main point of the story, and I appreciate that. Saki seems to be struggling with her identity (though it's not outright stated that she, the story and art implies as much), and Kanon is a big question mark so far (but again, a scene provides possible subtext that implies she is also into girls). I like that the focus is on them learning how to be friends instead of immediately jumping into a romance.
I'll definitely be checking out more, I really enjoyed this first volume.
Thanks to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for a review copy!
November 15, 2023
This first volume was pretty darn good. At least when I got it, it was on NetGalley's "read now" freebie shelf and doesn't need to be requested!
The story is about a new student at the high school, who happens to be deaf. Because she has difficulty lip-reading in groups, she rebuffs all attempts to befriend her and comes across as snobbish to the other students. Enter our heroine, whose tenacity breaks through the new girl's walls and eventually opens the floodgates so others can make friends with her, too. But she has a crush on the new girl, and she's not sure if those feelings will ever be requited. This volume had a tiny bit of pining but it was mostly about building friendships.
At first I didn't like the new girl's attitude. Eventually you realize why she's being rude to everyone, but in the beginning she was extremely off-putting. My feelings changed by the end of the volume, though, and I ended up thinking she's actually quite cute! The heroine of the story is just the kind of friend you'd love to have, because she doesn't give up on you. I myself am very introverted, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the people who, rather than think I'm a snob and ignore me, actually approach me and put in genuine effort to get to know me, even though it takes a while.
I will definitely pick up a copy of this manga and am eager to see how the girls' relationships blossom from friendship to something more.
The story is about a new student at the high school, who happens to be deaf. Because she has difficulty lip-reading in groups, she rebuffs all attempts to befriend her and comes across as snobbish to the other students. Enter our heroine, whose tenacity breaks through the new girl's walls and eventually opens the floodgates so others can make friends with her, too. But she has a crush on the new girl, and she's not sure if those feelings will ever be requited. This volume had a tiny bit of pining but it was mostly about building friendships.
At first I didn't like the new girl's attitude. Eventually you realize why she's being rude to everyone, but in the beginning she was extremely off-putting. My feelings changed by the end of the volume, though, and I ended up thinking she's actually quite cute! The heroine of the story is just the kind of friend you'd love to have, because she doesn't give up on you. I myself am very introverted, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the people who, rather than think I'm a snob and ignore me, actually approach me and put in genuine effort to get to know me, even though it takes a while.
I will definitely pick up a copy of this manga and am eager to see how the girls' relationships blossom from friendship to something more.
September 25, 2023
This one was super cute and I can’t wait to check out volume two. We follow the blossoming friendship (and perhaps romance) between a hard-of-hearing high school girl and her classmate. I’d of course want to hear from the Deaf community about this manga’s portrayal of an HOH character, but I felt as though she was written with respect and agency. Her disability is present in her life, but it’s also not the only important part of her life.
Thanks to Netgalley for the review copy! (This is my last Netgalley review for today, I swear)
Thanks to Netgalley for the review copy! (This is my last Netgalley review for today, I swear)
September 6, 2023
This is super sweet and lovely. There are issues both the characters are dealing with, although Kanon's are more notable now, I think we will eventually dive into Saki's problems. Already at the end I love seeing how she learned piano in order to see her teacher and now she has to wonder if her interest in sign language is only because of Kanon. Also wonder if she herself knows, because it seems like her mom already has an idea that Saki is romantically interested in girls, but Saki hasn't really mentioned it.
Definitely recommend and I hope to read more in the future.
Definitely recommend and I hope to read more in the future.
September 28, 2023
4.5 ⭐
new fav series alert??? i need the second volume NOW
new fav series alert??? i need the second volume NOW
September 18, 2023
If you ever want to read a wholesome sapphic coming-of-age story, this is it! With beautiful, stunning artwork, these characters draw you in to their world. It's told from the perspective of Saki's experiences as she tries to befriend her heard-of-hearing classmate and crush, Kanon. Saki researches the deaf community and gets closer to Kanon. These two characters feel like poetry on page with piano music playing in the background.
The perfect read for a rainy day! I finished it so fast!
I also have to say it's in my humble opinion that the entire main cast is likely neurodivergent. Kanon gets obsessed with a J-drama and starts to learn sign language because of it. She also reads a lot of light novels and another classmate does to. The classmate gushes over the books she's read and apologizes for using "otaku speak." Like, hun, y'all are literally the AuDHD friend group. lol.
Can't wait for the next volume. Thank you NetGalley for an eARC!
The perfect read for a rainy day! I finished it so fast!
I also have to say it's in my humble opinion that the entire main cast is likely neurodivergent. Kanon gets obsessed with a J-drama and starts to learn sign language because of it. She also reads a lot of light novels and another classmate does to. The classmate gushes over the books she's read and apologizes for using "otaku speak." Like, hun, y'all are literally the AuDHD friend group. lol.
Can't wait for the next volume. Thank you NetGalley for an eARC!
September 19, 2023
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
[3.75 ⭐️’s]
The Moon on a Rainy Night is the start of a very sweet and wholesome slowburn involving Saki, a piano student, and Kanon, a hard-of-hearing new student.
Although this manga was kept pretty light it does touches on bullying and ableism. The length was short and the “plot” is more or less character based but I was able to connect to both Saki and Kanon instantly due to how different yet similar their personalities are. I can already see their budding relationship starting to shift but I’m perfectly content with the slower nature the author has decided to take.
Overall, this was adorable and lovely!! I can’t wait for the next volumes to come out so I can watch Kanon and Saki grow as both individual characters and together 🥺
[3.75 ⭐️’s]
The Moon on a Rainy Night is the start of a very sweet and wholesome slowburn involving Saki, a piano student, and Kanon, a hard-of-hearing new student.
Although this manga was kept pretty light it does touches on bullying and ableism. The length was short and the “plot” is more or less character based but I was able to connect to both Saki and Kanon instantly due to how different yet similar their personalities are. I can already see their budding relationship starting to shift but I’m perfectly content with the slower nature the author has decided to take.
Overall, this was adorable and lovely!! I can’t wait for the next volumes to come out so I can watch Kanon and Saki grow as both individual characters and together 🥺
September 13, 2023
what a lovely manga that focuses on a hard-of-hearing girl, Kanon, and a piano student, Saki. they are both in the same class at school and although at first Kanon is not fond of any of her classmates she starts to be friends with Saki.
we get to see a very lovely and realistic friendship between two teenage girls and hopefully, in future volumes, we will get to see how they are figuring out their friendship/relationship together.
can't wait for another volume!
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big thank you to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for providing the e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
we get to see a very lovely and realistic friendship between two teenage girls and hopefully, in future volumes, we will get to see how they are figuring out their friendship/relationship together.
can't wait for another volume!
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big thank you to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for providing the e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
September 25, 2024
I like this first volume. Very sweet. I’m looking forward to read more.
April 7, 2025
es ist nicht perfekt... aber AHHHH IST DAS SÜSS 😭😭😭
September 7, 2023
Saki likes the piano, but her teacher is retiring and that’s a harsh blow for reasons (and she may not even like the piano). Kanon catches her eye, but won’t lend her an ear, since she’s hard of hearing. But not much is going to stop Saki, to both of their benefits.
Well, here’s something with some promise to it. It’s been a while since a new schoolgirl yuri came along that felt truly unique and this one acquits itself quite nicely, if not perfectly.
I really like the vibe this starts off with - our leads literally run into one another and while Kanon is very polite, she doesn’t engage much, but the whole thing is entirely awkward because Saki doesn’t yet realize that her meet cute is with somebody who can’t hear well.
Kanon is the typical person who isn’t ‘like everybody else’ in that she not only doesn’t want people’s help (allegedly), but she’s also sick and tired of being treated differently and the exhaustive effort of trying to accommodate people accommodating her. You can tell there’s a lot of bitterness in those walls.
What really makes this work is the writing, which absolutely lands the two sides of Kanon. You can see a completely different side to her when she finally begins to open up to Saki that’s exactly the opposite of her more guarded school persona.
And the romance is delightfully understated, being left largely to the reader to interpret all the blushes and nuances of their interactions. Neither of the two has come out to one another yet, but there are hints that these two are behaving on more than a friend level.
Which feels more interesting, honestly, than a lot of these ‘sudden confession’ or ‘love out of nowhere’ stories. There’s a sense that these two are quite guarded about some aspects of their life and it makes a story that’s very, very focused on them really engaging.
It’s pretty obvious that Saki’s reason for her piano lessons is her female instructor, who winds up getting married in a move that will accidentally lead to sign language just breaking her poor heart in two. The slow dance between our leads is such a believable picture of a friendship that is in a very fragile place, yet both parties want it to work.
Kanon is a little harder to read, but a chance encounter during a shopping trip suggests that her past has had a Saki in it before and it did not end at all well, which is also part of her attitude issues. There’s a lot left to come to the surface later on.
Amidst all this we get some classic schoolgirl awfulness and Saki trying her best, plus lots of very interesting tidbits about hearing loss. It inserts a lot of information and cites sources, which I thought was a great touch.
The school stuff isn’t as novel, high school girls are gonna high school girl, and i could definitely do without Saki’s new piano teacher, who is such a battle axe that a Viking could use her to plunder England. She has a point in the story, but could be better written.
But most of the page count is spent on our two leads learning more about one another and that’s when this thing absolutely sings. There are so many unique aspects to what would normally be a very pedestrian story that it’s a real breath of fresh air. Kanon’s room is especially cool.
On balance, this is great. If you like yuri it’s an easy recommend and avoids the temptation to make Kanon anything but a girl, at least so far, and not her disability. Parts of it are well worn, but the majority is a new voice doing good work that I really liked.
4 stars - I’m almost tempted to give this 4.5, it’s a delight once it gets going, but I’d like to see what it has in store next time before I get too ahead of myself praising it. It’s definitely (potentially) one of the best school stories I’ve seen since Whisper Me A Love Song.
Well, here’s something with some promise to it. It’s been a while since a new schoolgirl yuri came along that felt truly unique and this one acquits itself quite nicely, if not perfectly.
I really like the vibe this starts off with - our leads literally run into one another and while Kanon is very polite, she doesn’t engage much, but the whole thing is entirely awkward because Saki doesn’t yet realize that her meet cute is with somebody who can’t hear well.
Kanon is the typical person who isn’t ‘like everybody else’ in that she not only doesn’t want people’s help (allegedly), but she’s also sick and tired of being treated differently and the exhaustive effort of trying to accommodate people accommodating her. You can tell there’s a lot of bitterness in those walls.
What really makes this work is the writing, which absolutely lands the two sides of Kanon. You can see a completely different side to her when she finally begins to open up to Saki that’s exactly the opposite of her more guarded school persona.
And the romance is delightfully understated, being left largely to the reader to interpret all the blushes and nuances of their interactions. Neither of the two has come out to one another yet, but there are hints that these two are behaving on more than a friend level.
Which feels more interesting, honestly, than a lot of these ‘sudden confession’ or ‘love out of nowhere’ stories. There’s a sense that these two are quite guarded about some aspects of their life and it makes a story that’s very, very focused on them really engaging.
It’s pretty obvious that Saki’s reason for her piano lessons is her female instructor, who winds up getting married in a move that will accidentally lead to sign language just breaking her poor heart in two. The slow dance between our leads is such a believable picture of a friendship that is in a very fragile place, yet both parties want it to work.
Kanon is a little harder to read, but a chance encounter during a shopping trip suggests that her past has had a Saki in it before and it did not end at all well, which is also part of her attitude issues. There’s a lot left to come to the surface later on.
Amidst all this we get some classic schoolgirl awfulness and Saki trying her best, plus lots of very interesting tidbits about hearing loss. It inserts a lot of information and cites sources, which I thought was a great touch.
The school stuff isn’t as novel, high school girls are gonna high school girl, and i could definitely do without Saki’s new piano teacher, who is such a battle axe that a Viking could use her to plunder England. She has a point in the story, but could be better written.
But most of the page count is spent on our two leads learning more about one another and that’s when this thing absolutely sings. There are so many unique aspects to what would normally be a very pedestrian story that it’s a real breath of fresh air. Kanon’s room is especially cool.
On balance, this is great. If you like yuri it’s an easy recommend and avoids the temptation to make Kanon anything but a girl, at least so far, and not her disability. Parts of it are well worn, but the majority is a new voice doing good work that I really liked.
4 stars - I’m almost tempted to give this 4.5, it’s a delight once it gets going, but I’d like to see what it has in store next time before I get too ahead of myself praising it. It’s definitely (potentially) one of the best school stories I’ve seen since Whisper Me A Love Song.
September 7, 2023
A sweet, slow-burn start to a new manga series featuring two high school girls (Saki and Kanon) whose unexpected meeting turns into a touching friendship with hints of a romance to come. Kanon's initial appearance gave off a strong Komi (Can't Communicate) vibe, though Kanon definitely has no problem speaking up and putting up a wall with others due to her hearing loss. Saki comes across as kind if a bit nervous around Kanon, and she gradually becomes someone Kanon can trust. There are hints of an attraction between the two that will likely be developed more over subsequent books (along with more backstory), but this is a lovely start for a new series. 4 stars.
Thank you, Kodansha Comics and NetGalley, for providing an eARC of this book. Opinions expressed here are solely my own.
Thank you, Kodansha Comics and NetGalley, for providing an eARC of this book. Opinions expressed here are solely my own.
September 25, 2023
Rating: 3.81 leaves out of 5
-Characters: 3.75/5
-Cover (+art): 4/5
-Story: 3.75/5
-Writing: 5/5
Genre: LGBT, Romance, YA, SOL
-LGBT: 2/5
-Romance: 2/5
-YA: 5/5
-SOL: 5/5
Type: Ebook
Worth?: Yes
Hated|Disliked|Meh|It Was Okay|Liked|Loved
Want to thank Netgalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read this book.
A story about a girl who becomes friends with someone who is hard of hearing. It was cute and the message is nice but the story in a whole didn't really draw me in that much.
-Characters: 3.75/5
-Cover (+art): 4/5
-Story: 3.75/5
-Writing: 5/5
Genre: LGBT, Romance, YA, SOL
-LGBT: 2/5
-Romance: 2/5
-YA: 5/5
-SOL: 5/5
Type: Ebook
Worth?: Yes
Hated|Disliked|Meh|It Was Okay|Liked|Loved
Want to thank Netgalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read this book.
A story about a girl who becomes friends with someone who is hard of hearing. It was cute and the message is nice but the story in a whole didn't really draw me in that much.
December 21, 2024
20.12.2024✨Dunkin
🌙Den Mond in einer Regen- nacht?
☁️Es ist eine Metapher für etwas, das man nicht sehen kann, obwohl es vor einem liegt.
So wie man den Mond nicht sieht. wenn er von Regenwolken ist.
قطعا خاطره این کتاب از خودش قشنگتره♡
با سمانه قرار گذاشتیم که مانگا بخوانیم. رفتیم کافه و شروع کردیم و ... وای با دوستهاتون مانگا بخونیننننن🤌
چون هم کوتاه و هم سبکه، خیلی به اندازه است و میچسبه. پا به پای هم میرفتیم و بینش درباره اش حرف میزدیم و تحلیل میکردیم😂
کلی خوش گذشت و خندیدیم🤗❤️🔥
🌙Den Mond in einer Regen- nacht?
☁️Es ist eine Metapher für etwas, das man nicht sehen kann, obwohl es vor einem liegt.
So wie man den Mond nicht sieht. wenn er von Regenwolken ist.
قطعا خاطره این کتاب از خودش قشنگتره♡
با سمانه قرار گذاشتیم که مانگا بخوانیم. رفتیم کافه و شروع کردیم و ... وای با دوستهاتون مانگا بخونیننننن🤌
چون هم کوتاه و هم سبکه، خیلی به اندازه است و میچسبه. پا به پای هم میرفتیم و بینش درباره اش حرف میزدیم و تحلیل میکردیم😂
کلی خوش گذشت و خندیدیم🤗❤️🔥
October 6, 2023
Thanks Netgalley and publisher for sharing me Volume 1. I really like the fact we have one of the leads as someone who is deaf and my god the art is pretty whenever we get a closeup of the girls. Hate the sister tho, she's such a annoying wimp tho 😡😡😡😡
January 13, 2024
Me ha encantado, el dibujo es super bonito y como trata el tema de la discapacidad auditiva de forma tan real desde el punto de vista de las personas que no sabemos lo que se siente al padecerlo es muy chulo
July 17, 2025
This was cute, funny, and tender. I’m hoping to read more sapphic stories this year, and not only does this fall into that category, but it also features hard of hearing representation. Looking forward to more Saki and Kanon <3
April 7, 2025
Das erste Kapitel war ein bisschen anstrengend, aber ab Kapitel 2 mochte ich es echt gerne. Ich glaube, das wird gut
September 26, 2023
Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics!
"One rainy night, Saki is rushing to a piano lesson when she crashes into a beautiful, long-haired girl, dropping her sheet music in the process. Saki stutters an apology, but the girl simply hands back her sheet music and leaves without a word. Saki begins her first day of high school the following morning, only to find the stranger from the night before sitting at the desk next to hers. She learns that the girl's name is Kanon and that she is not quite completely deaf, but very hard of hearing. Though Kanon needs to be close to people to read their lips, she tends to push people away with her icy demeanor. Through one kind gesture, Saki slowly begins breaking down the walls around Kanon, even as she feels something new blossoming within her."
Wholesome and sweet! The pacing was a little quick for me but I find that it didn't take away too much from the plot. I like the disability rep and the developing friendship between Kanon and Saki. Gorgeous art style too! I'll def pick up the next volume to see where the story leads! <3
"One rainy night, Saki is rushing to a piano lesson when she crashes into a beautiful, long-haired girl, dropping her sheet music in the process. Saki stutters an apology, but the girl simply hands back her sheet music and leaves without a word. Saki begins her first day of high school the following morning, only to find the stranger from the night before sitting at the desk next to hers. She learns that the girl's name is Kanon and that she is not quite completely deaf, but very hard of hearing. Though Kanon needs to be close to people to read their lips, she tends to push people away with her icy demeanor. Through one kind gesture, Saki slowly begins breaking down the walls around Kanon, even as she feels something new blossoming within her."
Wholesome and sweet! The pacing was a little quick for me but I find that it didn't take away too much from the plot. I like the disability rep and the developing friendship between Kanon and Saki. Gorgeous art style too! I'll def pick up the next volume to see where the story leads! <3
April 24, 2024
Me encanta cómo empieza la relación entre las protagonistas y cómo va evolucionando. La serie promete mucho y a varios niveles.
September 23, 2024
really adored the first volume of this series♡ Saki and Kanon are really interesting characters, their "friendship" is too cute! Kanon's deafness is portrayed really well, i cannot wait to continue!
December 4, 2025
SO CUTE LOVED
there were so many individual & encapsulating drawings of the main love interest it was really good at showing how well the main character is in love with her even though they’re “friends”
there were so many individual & encapsulating drawings of the main love interest it was really good at showing how well the main character is in love with her even though they’re “friends”
September 10, 2023
Saki is a highschooler and works hard at her piano lessons so she can impress her teacher. It appears that Saki has a crush on this teacher and is devastated when the teacher reveals she is going on leave to have a child. Heartbroken, this is when Saki bumps into Kanon, a beautiful new student at her highschool, who is hard of hearing and because of it, keeps her guard up and spends her time mostly on her own.
When Saki and Kanon are placed next to each other in class and Kanon’s mother turns out to be Saki’s new piano teacher, they spend more and more time together and their friendship grows from there. Saki also discovers how inaccessible parts of the world are to Kanon and puts in work to be a better friend to Kanon.
I’m not hard of hearing so I cannot speak to how effective or thoughtful the efforts Saki goes through for Kanon, but I did appreciate how Saki isn’t a perfect ally at first and doesn’t realize what situations are difficult for Kanon to maneuver through but, as she learns, she begins to take initiative and this was really heartening to read. I will leave own voice reviewers to discuss Kanon’s representation.
One of the softest moments in this volume, and the moment we realize that Saki’s feelings for Kanon have blossomed into something alongside their friendship, occurs when they are learning some simple Japanese Sign Language together. Kanon shows that the symbol for marriage is represented by using the thumb for the man and the pinky finger for the woman. Later on, we see Saki wondering why the symbol for marriage could not be signed with both pinky fingers instead.
This story is very soft and very thought provoking.I think this manga will have readers feeling empathy for these two characters and falling in love with them too. I would very much like to continue reading this series and I look forward to more from this mangaka and their gorgeous art.
*I received an eARC from Kodansha Comics & NetGalley in exchange for my honest review*
When Saki and Kanon are placed next to each other in class and Kanon’s mother turns out to be Saki’s new piano teacher, they spend more and more time together and their friendship grows from there. Saki also discovers how inaccessible parts of the world are to Kanon and puts in work to be a better friend to Kanon.
I’m not hard of hearing so I cannot speak to how effective or thoughtful the efforts Saki goes through for Kanon, but I did appreciate how Saki isn’t a perfect ally at first and doesn’t realize what situations are difficult for Kanon to maneuver through but, as she learns, she begins to take initiative and this was really heartening to read. I will leave own voice reviewers to discuss Kanon’s representation.
One of the softest moments in this volume, and the moment we realize that Saki’s feelings for Kanon have blossomed into something alongside their friendship, occurs when they are learning some simple Japanese Sign Language together. Kanon shows that the symbol for marriage is represented by using the thumb for the man and the pinky finger for the woman. Later on, we see Saki wondering why the symbol for marriage could not be signed with both pinky fingers instead.
This story is very soft and very thought provoking.I think this manga will have readers feeling empathy for these two characters and falling in love with them too. I would very much like to continue reading this series and I look forward to more from this mangaka and their gorgeous art.
*I received an eARC from Kodansha Comics & NetGalley in exchange for my honest review*
September 25, 2023
4.3/5
- Thank you to the author and the publisher for putting this title as a "read now" on NetGalley. -
I knew this one was going to be a favorite from the Netgalley Kodansha catalog and I was so right.
This first volume was amazing. The story was very well crafted as were the characters.
They have specific traits and specific personalitites, the plot is focused and very easy to follow and fall in love with.
In this first volume we meet our two girls dealing with everyday life, struggles and relationships.
It's a slow burn cute romance, the drawings are super pretty, as was of course the cover.
Definitely a series to keep an eye on.
- Thank you to the author and the publisher for putting this title as a "read now" on NetGalley. -
I knew this one was going to be a favorite from the Netgalley Kodansha catalog and I was so right.
This first volume was amazing. The story was very well crafted as were the characters.
They have specific traits and specific personalitites, the plot is focused and very easy to follow and fall in love with.
In this first volume we meet our two girls dealing with everyday life, struggles and relationships.
It's a slow burn cute romance, the drawings are super pretty, as was of course the cover.
Definitely a series to keep an eye on.
October 2, 2023
This manga was just so cute!
I loved the fact that one of the main characters was deaf!
I like the fact there's sign language involved.
Also, there is a F/F romance.
I can't wait for the next volume!
I loved the fact that one of the main characters was deaf!
I like the fact there's sign language involved.
Also, there is a F/F romance.
I can't wait for the next volume!
October 2, 2023
so so cute, i loved both the main characters and i'm so excited to read the next volume when its out:]
arc from netgalley
arc from netgalley
September 9, 2023
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
This was so cute! I didn’t read what the manga was about before I started reading and it was worth it!
Saki is rushing home from piano on a rainy night when she encounters a beautiful girl. When she cuts her hand, the girl gives her a bandaid. Saki is excited to see the girl has started high school with her and is also in her class. Kanon is introduced on the first day as being hard of hearing. She wears a hearing aid and can read lips to better understand people. She ignores Saki and everyone else in class, saying people treat her differently and she doesn’t want to get involved or have friends. Saki learns from the other girls that Kanon was bullied at her old school and she transferred to get away. Saki does everything she can to break through Kanon’s shields and try to become her friend and better understand her disability. As the two girls grow closer, Saki begins to understand the feelings she has for Kanon aren’t as simple as friendship.
I loved Saki. She is written to seem simple and “dumb” but she is caring and sometimes acts before thinking it through. She was willing to try to get to know Kanon and learn about her interest. She was willing to learn sign language with Kanon and better communicate with her. She wants to go places that are sound proof so Kanon can understand her better. She knows that Kanon was bullied by her old friends and is reserved and doesn’t want people to notice her, yet she still breaks through her defenses and tells Kanon she isn’t like her old friends. Saki is a great friend. She even taught some of the others girls not to be afraid of Kanon and how to talk to her! I loved Saki the most but I felt the most spiritual connection with Kanon. She is obsessed with books because they don’t require words and she has a giant book collection. Every time she talked about reading I was on the same vibes as her. The end was such a cliffhanger and I’m hopeful their relationship progresses for the next volume!
This was so cute! I didn’t read what the manga was about before I started reading and it was worth it!
Saki is rushing home from piano on a rainy night when she encounters a beautiful girl. When she cuts her hand, the girl gives her a bandaid. Saki is excited to see the girl has started high school with her and is also in her class. Kanon is introduced on the first day as being hard of hearing. She wears a hearing aid and can read lips to better understand people. She ignores Saki and everyone else in class, saying people treat her differently and she doesn’t want to get involved or have friends. Saki learns from the other girls that Kanon was bullied at her old school and she transferred to get away. Saki does everything she can to break through Kanon’s shields and try to become her friend and better understand her disability. As the two girls grow closer, Saki begins to understand the feelings she has for Kanon aren’t as simple as friendship.
I loved Saki. She is written to seem simple and “dumb” but she is caring and sometimes acts before thinking it through. She was willing to try to get to know Kanon and learn about her interest. She was willing to learn sign language with Kanon and better communicate with her. She wants to go places that are sound proof so Kanon can understand her better. She knows that Kanon was bullied by her old friends and is reserved and doesn’t want people to notice her, yet she still breaks through her defenses and tells Kanon she isn’t like her old friends. Saki is a great friend. She even taught some of the others girls not to be afraid of Kanon and how to talk to her! I loved Saki the most but I felt the most spiritual connection with Kanon. She is obsessed with books because they don’t require words and she has a giant book collection. Every time she talked about reading I was on the same vibes as her. The end was such a cliffhanger and I’m hopeful their relationship progresses for the next volume!
September 17, 2023
Thank you to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
This was a very nice read and I really enjoyed both the story and the art. It's a high school romance, so I naturally expected it to be more slice-of-life and with a coming-of-age aspect, which means I was (more than pleasantly) surprised how the story focused on not only Saki's problems with her piano teacher, but also how it presented Kanon's relatioships with other people. The way the story made space for her and her disability while also exploring the friendship and differences between Saki and Kanon was natural, and while Kanon talked about how being hard of hearing changed her life, it wasn't presented as an ultimate burden stopping her from being able to enjoy things.
As this was the first volume, I didn't expect it to be straight up about more romantic relationships, but the way Saki's feelings were presented felt really nice, especially the more subtle hints about her sexuality.
The artstyle was a golden standard of manga, greatly detailed and expressive, with more chibi characters for funny scenes and reactions.
Overall, it was a great start to an interesting Yuri title and I am looking forward to reading more volumes in the future.
This was a very nice read and I really enjoyed both the story and the art. It's a high school romance, so I naturally expected it to be more slice-of-life and with a coming-of-age aspect, which means I was (more than pleasantly) surprised how the story focused on not only Saki's problems with her piano teacher, but also how it presented Kanon's relatioships with other people. The way the story made space for her and her disability while also exploring the friendship and differences between Saki and Kanon was natural, and while Kanon talked about how being hard of hearing changed her life, it wasn't presented as an ultimate burden stopping her from being able to enjoy things.
As this was the first volume, I didn't expect it to be straight up about more romantic relationships, but the way Saki's feelings were presented felt really nice, especially the more subtle hints about her sexuality.
The artstyle was a golden standard of manga, greatly detailed and expressive, with more chibi characters for funny scenes and reactions.
Overall, it was a great start to an interesting Yuri title and I am looking forward to reading more volumes in the future.
September 27, 2023
A sapphic manga?? That's really all I needed to know before diving into this. This adorable manga had me smiling and eagerly reading from one panel to the next.
For a starting manga, this really started well. Kanon and Saki were well developed as was their relationship. It feels like it's going to be a slow burn. Their friendship is the main focus right now as they are learning about one another and breaking each other out of their shells.
I've enjoyed the light tension between them that was focusing more on their friendship. Saki is so bubbly and eager to get to know Kanon. She's pushing herself to learn more about deaf/HoH culture and ways that she can make Kanon more comfortable and things a fraction easier for her. It was lovely to see Saki break Kanon out of her shell and the bond they began to form.
The romantic tension is there though. There are a number of panels that are hinting at a romance between them. Saki seems to be struggling with her identity while at the time, Kanon is still a bit of a mystery.
The Moon on a Rainy Night is an adorable manga. This first volume started so well and I was upset when it ended. This is one that I will be looking to continue.
If you like soft, coming of age stories, pick this one up. Saki and Kanon are loveable characters. Their friendship and budding romance is lovely to see that could warm a heart.
Thank you to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
For a starting manga, this really started well. Kanon and Saki were well developed as was their relationship. It feels like it's going to be a slow burn. Their friendship is the main focus right now as they are learning about one another and breaking each other out of their shells.
I've enjoyed the light tension between them that was focusing more on their friendship. Saki is so bubbly and eager to get to know Kanon. She's pushing herself to learn more about deaf/HoH culture and ways that she can make Kanon more comfortable and things a fraction easier for her. It was lovely to see Saki break Kanon out of her shell and the bond they began to form.
The romantic tension is there though. There are a number of panels that are hinting at a romance between them. Saki seems to be struggling with her identity while at the time, Kanon is still a bit of a mystery.
The Moon on a Rainy Night is an adorable manga. This first volume started so well and I was upset when it ended. This is one that I will be looking to continue.
If you like soft, coming of age stories, pick this one up. Saki and Kanon are loveable characters. Their friendship and budding romance is lovely to see that could warm a heart.
Thank you to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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