A review by brookeisbusyreading
I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness by Yuki Fumino

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love this series so much! I feel a personal attachment to Kohei as someone who has to wear a hearing aid. Knowing that sometimes, even with it, I get anxious talking to people. I’ll catch myself reading their lips to make sure I hear them correctly and I still mishear them sometimes. Working in retail makes my anxiety worse with it. Reading about the relationship Kohei has with Taichi reminds me of the relationships I have with people. I get the ringing in my ears too, and there are times when I’m terrified I’ll wake up and just not be able to hear - at least in my left ear (where my disability is). Not only that, but I worry I’ll start to lose hearing in my right ear.

I Hear the Sunspot is both very personal to me but also just an incredible story of understanding and acceptance! I can’t wait to dive into every aspect of Taichi and Kohei’s journey together!