Chiharu Saeki and Wataru Toda are two high school students who share a common hobby: They love to watch movies. After they meet, they become fast friends, until one day, when Chiharu confesses his love for Wataru. Wataru says that Chiharu’s confession doesn’t bother him, and the boys continue throughout their summer, going to pilgrimages to see film spots from their favorite movies. But the more time he spends with Chiharu, Wataru realizes that he may not only be as unaffected by Chiharu’s confession as he claimed to be, but those feelings may also be mutual…
Kimi wa Natsu no Naka has finished publishing and it has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: 君は夏のなか, Kimi wa Natsu no Naka
Genres: Romance , Summer , School Life , Slice of Life , Friendship , High School , Shounen Ai
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2. Kimi wa Natsu no Naka
Chiharu Saeki and Wataru Toda are two high school students who share a common hobby: They love to watch movies. After they meet, they become fast friends, until one day, when Chiharu confesses his love for Wataru. Wataru says that Chiharu’s confession doesn’t bother him, and the boys continue throughout their summer, going to pilgrimages to see film spots from their favorite movies. But the more time he spends with Chiharu, Wataru realizes that he may not only be as unaffected by Chiharu’s confession as he claimed to be, but those feelings may also be mutual…
Kimi wa Natsu no Naka has finished publishing and it has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: 君は夏のなか, Kimi wa Natsu no Naka
1. Hidamari ga Kikoeru
Because of a hearing disability, Kohei 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 Kohei that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi’s words cut through Kohei’s usual defense mechanisms and open his heart. More than friends, less than lovers, their relationship changes Kohei forever.
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Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Koufuku Hen (completed, 7chapters/1 volume)
Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Limit (completed, 19 chapters/3 volumes)
Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Shunkashuutou (ongoing)
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