I Hear the Sunspot: Limit Volume 1: Limit
2018 • 242 pages

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3½ starsI had a long break between the last volume, [b:I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness 36595534 I Hear the Sunspot Theory of Happiness Yuki Fumino https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1513851079l/36595534.SX50.jpg 50798243], so maybe my lower rating this time is influenced a bit by the passing of time. Still, I think that this volume (#1 of 3 in the “Limit” arc) was pretty cute, if only a little bit slow compared to the other previous two. We didn't get to see much of Kohei in this volume, and even less of Kohei and Taichi together, which works well with the underlying anxieties of the story (i.e., when you leave an environment, like graduate from school or change jobs, relationships tend to fall apart). I hope we'll get to see more of them spending time together in the next volumes.I liked seeing Taichi's work life. All his coworkers are so colourful, and I especially like Chiba-kun. You can tell that he takes his job very seriously and, even though he's harsh with Taichi, he cares for him like a little brother. The new character in this volume, Ryo, seems like an interesting contrast to Kohei. Where Kohei is concerned with the complete loss of his hearing, Ryo embraces his disability and wears it proudly, even encouraging Kohei to do the same. I'm interested to see whether Kohei will follow him down this path of self-acceptance, or continue to fight who he is for Taichi's sake (or so he thinks).All in all, I'm looking forward to volume 2!

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