Fumino, Yuki

"Because of a hearing disability Kohei is often alone. Taichi is outspoken and cheerful. At first, Kohei keeps himself well guarded, but after he meets Taichi he slowly learns to open up"--Amazon.com.

"Kohei is a college student who, because of his hearing loss, tends to distance himself from others. His attitude starts to change after he crosses paths with an ever-optimistic classmate named Taichi. And over time, the two begin to develop feelings for each other. As the story continues, the pair tries to balance their budding relationship alongside Taichi's inspiring new career and Kohei's continued studies at school. But the harder they try to make things work, the more misunderstandings they seem to encounter"--Back cover.

Kohei and Taichi find love and begin a new life together; Kohei continues his studies, and Taichi enters the working world to pursue his calling. The pair experience joys and challenges as they navigate their new relationship.

Kohei has problems integrating into life on campus and distances himself from other students because of his hearing disability. But then he meets loud, cheerful Taichi who tells Kohei that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi's words change Kohei, and for the first time, Kohei begins to hope that he might find friendship and maybe even love.