At first glance, they seem like they have nothing in common, but the two of them connect over a mutual love of movies. However, when Chiharu confesses that he has a crush on him, Wataru doesn’t quite know how to respond. Chiharu tells him that it’s OK, he doesn't have to reciprocate those feelings, but he has one special request: that he they go on a journey together to various filming locations. Wataru agrees, but on their adventures, he begins to question their relationship. Are they still friends … or something more?
My Summer of You Volume 1 by Nagisa Furuya manages to beautifully capture a sense of longing and wistful nostalgia--so much so that you can practically hear Lana del Ray’s "Summertime Sadness" playing in the background.
It's an emotional, realistic portrayal of two individuals questioning and exploring their sexuality, and I really loved how natural their relationship grows within the span of the first volume.
Lastly, I do want to point out that My Summer of You will be only two volumes in total, so if you're looking for a short but bittersweet BL series to sink into, this is is definitely one I’d recommend checking out.
Thank you, NetGalley and Kodansha, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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