Title

I Hear the Sunspot

Also known as: Hidamari ga Kikoeru, ひだまりが聴こえる, Puedo Oír el Sol, Usłyszeć ciepło słońca, Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Entends-tu le chant du soleil ?, Lắng nghe tiếng nắng, Ouço os Raios de Luz, Я чую сонячне проміння

by Yuki Fumino

Score from AniList: 79/100finished1 volumes6 chapters

Drama Slice of Life More like I Hear the Sunspot

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Because of a hearing disability, Kouhei is often misunderstood and has trouble integrating into life on campus, so he learns to keep his distance. That is until he meets the outspoken and cheerful Taichi. He tells Kouhei that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi’s words cut through Kouhei’s usual defense mechanisms and open his heart. More than friends, less than lovers, their relationship changes Kouhei forever. (Source: One Peace Books)

Chapters available: 6
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4/5

A tender, honest boys' love story about a young man with a hearing loss who learns to open up to a cheerful classmate, with careful, sensitive writing.

Pros

A sensitive, honest portrayal of living with a disability
Tender chemistry built on trust
Careful, quiet art that suits the emotion

Cons

The short run leaves some themes unexplored
The pacing is gentle and may feel slow

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I Hear the Sunspot is a tender, honest boys' love story about a young man who has learned to keep his distance. Because of his hearing disability, he is often misunderstood on campus, and he has learned to defend himself by staying apart. Then he meets an outspoken and cheerful classmate who tells him that his hearing loss is not his fault. The words cut through his defences and open his heart. The story is careful and sensitive, and it treats disability and identity with real respect. The relationship grows through trust rather than grand gestures. The art is quiet and expressive. The honest cons: the short run leaves some themes unexplored, and the gentle pacing may feel slow to readers looking for more drama. Still, it is a warm, moving story about being seen. If you enjoy quiet romance that cares about its characters, this is worth reading.