Among yuri and girls love readers, there’s a broad understanding that—rather unfortunately—a number of yuri works are intended more for a male gaze than any serious attempt at describing a lesbian or bisexual narrative. Thankfully, Yuama delivers again with The Summer You Were There, as she did with The Girl I Want Is So Handsome, with gorgeous characters who embrace their sexuality but don’t flaunt themselves for the audience’s attention. finally finishing it, but her book is found by her class's popular girl, Kaori Asaka. Shizuku feels her work is terrible and cringey, but Kaori sees beauty in the tragic story; when Shizuku vows she'll never write another novel, let alone a romance, Kaori insists that they start dating and that Shizuku use the experience to create her next book! Mateo, Alex (December 15, 2022). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, December 11-17". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 20, 2023 . Retrieved January 20, 2023.

LI who is popular finds it and loves the story and essentially announces she will be MC’s girlfriend for the summer to give her more material for her next story. LI seems weirdly enamored with MC who is withdrawn and unpleasant. The manga has been licensed for English release in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. [6] Volumes [ edit ] No. As with many ‘fake dating’ stories, part of the enjoyment is seeing the characters break down each other’s walls, slowly turning a lie into truth. Yuama has wonderfully captured the tension and confusion Shizuku feels about this sudden change in her life, including Shizuku’s struggle with mental health. Loveridge, Lynzee (June 25, 2023). "Voting Opens for Next Manga Awards 2023". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 26, 2023 . Retrieved June 26, 2023.

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I’m thinking they’ll soften the truth of Shizuku’s situation, but I honestly hope they don’t. She’s much more interesting this way and it’s very intriguing to think of Kaori coming to her rescue from the darkness that she enveloped herself in. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. June 17, 2021. Archived from the original on June 19, 2021 . Retrieved January 20, 2023.There aren't really that many other characters, but the few who do appear make use of their time. Shizuku's and Kaori's sisters are both positioned well against the main girls' respective personalities, just don't expect them to get a whole lot of development or focus. I'm writing this review after finishing the most recent chapter, and to be honest, I never expected the plot to turn out this way.

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As with any romance, the real strength of the story lies with the characters. Again, The Summer You Were There seems to straddle an interesting line between “true” romance and “trial run,” touching on the Japanese social idea that girls dating each other in high school are simply “practicing” for a husband. Shizuku’s distrust of others intensifies her emotions, and all the while, she carries a heavy burden of past actions she can’t escape; meanwhile, Kaori appears fixated on having a secret love affair over the summer, but her physical health seems to be in question. We could guess where the story is going, but we’ll leave the predictions for our readers! Shoujo Ai readers truly are blessed these days. Once upon a time, a decent yuri story was years in between, and now we’re spoiled for choice, with a growing variety of stories and characters on bookshelves. One of our favorite yuri series, Ikemen Sugidesu Shiki-senpai! (The Girl I Want Is So Handsome) came to the West earlier this year in a single-volume duology—and now, mangaka Yuama is gracing our shelves with a new story.

Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. February 17, 2022. Archived from the original on January 20, 2023 . Retrieved January 20, 2023. Written and illustrated by Yuama, The Summer You Were There started in Ichijinsha's yuri manga magazine Comic Yuri Hime on May 18, 2020. [2] The series is set to end on December 18, 2023. [3] Ichijinsha has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on January 18, 2021. [4] As of March 16, 2023, five volumes have been released. [5] Pineda, Rafael (December 1, 2021). "Seven Seas Licenses The Summer You Were There, Candy & Cigarettes Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 20, 2023 . Retrieved January 20, 2023.Nov 20 From the U.S. to Japan, You Can Control the Life-Size Moving Gundam from the Comfort of Your Own Home The Summer You Were There ( Japanese: 君と綴るうたかた, Hepburn: Kimi to Tsuzuru Utakata) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuama. It has been serialized in Ichijinsha's yuri manga magazine Comic Yuri Hime since May 2020.