I Hear the Sunspot by Yuki Fumino

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.

This was amazing! I'm gonna go buy the other three volumes!!

Lloro, que adorable todo.

This was so so cute! The disability representation (while I cannot speak to it's accuracy) seemed genuine and real. The mental health rep was so well done. Taichi was a literal ray of sunshine; he was so sweet and silly and I loved him with my whole heart. I am not hearing impaired, but with how Kohei isolated himself because communicating was so hard and a burden, I could definitely relate. The only reason I took off a star was because the ending really confused me. I thought Kohei and Taichi were going to get together and then they...didn't? I really didn't know what was happening with them at the end. I know there's more volumes, but I felt like it should've either ended on a cliffhanger, like right after the kiss, or provided some resolution. But in all, I definitely want to read the rest of this series, it's so adorable.