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A Sign of Affection

A Sign of Affection

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8.0/10(100)

Yuki Itose is just a typical student dealing with the pressures of college. She is struggling one day on the train when an upperclassman named Itsuomi Nagi helps her out. As he gradually opens a new world to her, Yuki develops feelings for Itsuomi. A pure love story begins to grow.

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Production

Ajiado, MBS, Kodansha, NetEase Games, Tokyo MX, NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, Crunchyroll

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 6, 2024

Last Aired

March 23, 2024

Networks

Tokyo MX, BS Nippon TV

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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Yuki's World
E1
Yuki's World
Air date: 2024-01-06
Yuki, who was born in a world where sounds don't sound like anything, runs into the enigmatic Itsuomi and immediately takes an interest in him.
To Affection
E2
To Affection
Air date: 2024-01-13
Yuki tries to come to terms with her newfound feelings for Itsuomi, while Oushi offers a glimpse into what he's been trying to come to terms with for a long time.
Someone Is Thinking of Someone
E3
Someone Is Thinking of Someone
Air date: 2024-01-20
Having come to terms with her feelings for Itsuomi, Yuki prepares to make her move, but she encounters a sight that throws her into confusion and doubt.
What Kind of Voice?
E4
What Kind of Voice?
Air date: 2024-01-27
Having made plans with Kyouya to go shopping, Rin invites Yuki and Itsuomi to join them.
The Answer
E5
The Answer
Air date: 2024-02-03
Itsuomi and Yuki have a chat at his place, and several lingering questions are answered.
I Thought I Wanted to Keep Watching Her Forever
E6
I Thought I Wanted to Keep Watching Her Forever
Air date: 2024-02-10
Yuki and Kyouya each urge Itsuomi to make himself clear on where he stands in his relationship with Yuki, and he surprises them with his answer.
Let Me Introduce You to My Girlfriend
E7
Let Me Introduce You to My Girlfriend
Air date: 2024-02-17
Itsuomi is away on his trip, and Yuki is left trying to come to grips with their new reality.
One Small Step
E8
One Small Step
Air date: 2024-02-24
Being introduced to Yuki gets Shin reminiscing about his high school days with Itsuomi and Emma.
I Don't Want to Leave
E9
I Don't Want to Leave
Air date: 2024-03-02
The gang heads up the mountains for a very eventful boot camp.
Oushi's World
E10
Oushi's World
Air date: 2024-03-09
Itsuomi knows that a confrontation with Oushi is inevitable and decides to take matters into his own hands.
Promise
E11
Promise
Air date: 2024-03-16
Yuki faces her nerves before an interview for her part-time job, and Shin has to battle his to finally break the news to Emma.
Our World
E12
Our World
Air date: 2024-03-23
Yuki and Itsuomi have their first date as a couple, and it leads to them learning more about each other.

Cast

Sumire Morohoshi

Sumire Morohoshi

Yuki Itose (voice)

Yu Miyazaki

Yu Miyazaki

Itsuomi Nagi (voice)

Takeo Otsuka

Takeo Otsuka

Oushi Ashioki (voice)

Kaede Hondo

Kaede Hondo

Rin Fujishiro (voice)

Ryota Osaka

Ryota Osaka

Kyouya Nagi (voice)

Nao Toyama

Nao Toyama

Emma Nakasono (voice)

Tasuku Hatanaka

Tasuku Hatanaka

Shin Iryuu (voice)

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