A Sign of Affection

Born with a hearing impairment, university student Yuki Itose has grown used to a quiet, carefully contained routine. Her days revolve around commuting to campus, spending time with her best friend Rin Fujishiro, and relying on writing and text messages to communicate—comfortable, but largely unchanged.

That steadiness begins to shift when Yuki meets Itsuomi Nagi on her commute, a fellow student known for his love of travel and his multilingual skills, and also Rin’s friend. Itsuomi accepts Yuki’s situation without hesitation, and the ease of his response leaves a lasting impression. As they continue to cross paths, Yuki and Itsuomi gradually open up to one another, and their worlds start to expand in small, meaningful ways.