Manga artist Suu Morishita announced in early January 2026 that her masterpiece ‘A Sign of Affection’ (Yubisaki to Renren) is heading towards its climactic moment, meaning its conclusion. She shared the news through a New Year’s message on her X account, the former Twitter network, stirring the community of Brazilian fans who follow the exciting story of Yuki and Itsuomi. The series, which began in 2019 in Kodansha’s Dessert magazine, already has 13 volumes in Japan and a successful anime adaptation, ensuring its relevance as one of the most delicate and popular romances in recent years.
The manga, published digitally in English by Kodansha USA, narrates the unlikely encounter between Yuki, a deaf university student, and Itsuomi, a college classmate who speaks three languages but does not master sign language. Thus, the story sensitively explores how the two build a bridge of communication to express their budding feelings. Thanks to this unique premise and Morishita’s expressive art style, the work has won legions of fans around the world, including Brazil, where the anime was broadcast by Crunchyroll. With plans to conclude its pages soon, readers eagerly await to see how this delicate romance will find its ending.
Trajectory of Success and Adaptation
The journey of ‘A Sign of Affection’ began in July 2019 and has since accumulated loyal fans. The anime adaptation, which premiered in January 2024, played a crucial role in popularizing the story globally, including among the Brazilian audience that consumes content through Crunchyroll. The animated series, also available with English dubbing, perfectly captured the sweetness and communication challenges central to the plot. Meanwhile, the manga continued its publication, with the 13th physical volume released in Japan last November, keeping fans engaged with new developments.
The announcement of the climax comes at a moment of great expectation. However, the author has not yet disclosed an exact date for the final chapter or how many volumes remain. Still, the news is already heating up discussions on social media and specialized forums. Therefore, fans can prepare for an emotional farewell to Yuki and Itsuomi, a couple that proved affection goes far beyond spoken words.
