A review by curiouslykatt
A Sign of Affection, Omnibus 1 (Vol. 1-3) by suu Morishita

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

By far the sweetest, most wholesome manga I’ve read in awhile. I refuse to accept anyone can read this without kicking their feet, giggling and just having the warm fuzzy feelings. 

Yuki and Itsuomi are both college kids, she’s deaf and he’s a multi-lingual world traveller. They meet by chance when they’re on the metro, a tourist asks Yuki for directions and she can’t communicate with the tourist. Itsuomi to the rescue to translate and get the tourist the directions he needs. Itsuomi is keen to learn new languages and about other ways of life, so naturally he is drawn to Yuki and wants to learn Japanese sign language and more importantly learn about her. 

Not only does Itsuomi want to learn sign language to be able to communicate with Yuki, he also doesn’t infantilize her for being deaf and needing him to swoop in control her life. 

This manga is over the top sweet and does have some slow moments (hey, it’s real life material some days are dull) but overall a very cute opening set and I can’t wait to read the next in the series. A lovely slice of life read when you just want everyone to be happy and in love.