The Stranger by the Shore

Shun Hashimoto, an openly gay aspiring novelist in Okinawa, lives with the hurt of being rejected by his parents after coming out. Mio Chibana, a quiet high school student who has lost his family, often drifts to the shoreline, keeping to himself. When their paths cross on the beach, Shun finds himself drawn to Mio, and the two begin to spend more time together—until Mio suddenly reveals he must leave for the mainland.

Three years later, Mio returns to Okinawa at 20, determined to finally tell Shun how he feels. But time apart has changed Shun’s life, and Mio’s confession forces him to confront what he’s willing to accept—and whether he can make room for the commitment Mio is asking for.