Yuki is a college student who’s into friends and fashion. She’s also deaf. A chance meeting on a train leads to a serious crush… but can it grow into something more? A sweet and touching manga romance from the creator of Shortcake Cake!
Yuki, who’s always been deaf, is used to communicating with sign language and her phone. But she’s not used to English, so when a tourist from overseas asks for directions, she nearly panics…until a handsome stranger steps in to help. His name is Itsuomi, and it turns out he’s a friend of a friend. A charismatic globetrotter, Itsuomi speaks three languages, but he’s never had a deaf friend. The two feel drawn to each other and plan a date on a romantic winter’s night…but Yuki’s friend is afraid that she might be setting herself up to get hurt. Could this be something real? Or will these feelings melt away with the snow?
From the acclaimed author of Shortcake Cake, the hit shojo series with more than a million copies in print, this new work is full of real-life details about Japanese sign language and living without hearing, and it's sure to please fans of romantic stories like A Silent Voice, Kimi ni Todoke, and Love in Focus!
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A Sign of Affection 1 is a sweet manga romance praised for its adorable and well-paced story, beautifully drawn art, and cute elements. While some customers have mixed feelings about the characters, it is a touching read for fans of romantic manga.
"Beautiful; Lovely art, endearing characters, and moments that give warm fuzzies." — Elisabeth
"Beautiful story and quality" — Kate
"Great Manga for those who like Romance!" — Sara
Reviews
Adorable and informative!
"It was a cute read! I like the representation of the hearing impaired and sign language, it brings a whole new perspective! And the art is beautiful."
— Leah (5/5)
Amazing!
"I loved reading these manga because it shows how hard the creators worked to get the sign language to look in the book!"
— Payton (5/5)
Cute Story
"Cute idea for a story, but I feel like the plot is missing some depth so far maybe? Still interested enough to continue reading though."
— Amanda (3/5)
Soft Romance, Stronger feels
"This was such a cozy, heartwarming read. The characters have a really sweet and genuine connection that builds through quiet, thoughtful moments. It’s one of those stories that makes you smile without being overly dramatic or cheesy. The artwork is soft and really pretty, it gives the whole story a calm, gentle tone. It’s the kind of romance that focuses more on emotions and understanding than big gestures. If you’re into soft, slow-burn love stories that feel real and kind, this one’s a great pick and one of my favs!"
— Samaira (5/5)
My favorite manga!
"This serie I will read and re read!"
— Mary (5/5)
A sign of affection.
"I absolutely loved the anime, and the manga was just as good, if not better. It is so cute! I can't wait to continue the story with the next ones."
— Morgan (5/5)
So cute
"This might be the sweetest story ever. Great art style, and so awesome to see signing in media like this. Can't wait to read more."
— Robin (5/5)
Cute!
"Watched the anime for this and the manga is just as perfect. I love Yuki and the relationships around her."
— Rowan (5/5)
Une magnifique découverte
"Une histoire incroyablement touchante, impossible de s'arrêter de lire ! L'inclusion de la langue des signes est juste révolutionnaire !!"
— Anaïs (5/5)
Beautiful story and quality
"If you’re on the fence about it, I definitely reccomend it! Price tag may be a bit steep but I think worth it for the quality"
— Kate (5/5)
Q&A
Published date: Feb 23, 2021
Language: English
No. of Pages: 192
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
ISBN: 9781646511846
Dimensions:
5.73" W x
0.61" L x
8.2" H
"A furtive expression. A glimmer in the eyes. A slight blush. Romance manga tend to focus on shared glances, but here those looks feel even more important… One of the best manga of the year." -Kotaku
"This sweet love story between Yuki, a Deaf girl, and Itsuomi, a hearing boy, is a deft and innovative manga that makes the most of its visual format... Truly surprising and delightful!" -IGN
"A sweet and light romance that will enchant you with compelling storytelling and a delightful love story." -Book Riot
"This sweet romance is told from the point of view of the Deaf character, and it also places heavy emphasis on communicating with sign language." -School Library Journal
One of the most prolific and successful shojo manga creators of the last decade, suu Morishita's English-language debut was Shortcake Cake, which has more than one million copies in print worldwide. Morishita's second series to be released in English is A Sign of Affection.
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