My perspective as a Deaf sensitivity reader. Contains mild spoilers. 

So far I love this story. I’m impressed by the work going into representing a Deaf character. The major bonus is they have a “sign language collaborator” which seems to be equivalent to a sensitivity reader. They ensure the signs they are depicting are correct and clear. I adore Yuki. She is so cute. I will admit I was nervous at first but over all the story and the progression has been impressive. There are still a lot of typical hearing characters. For example they still just speak as if Yuki can understand everything even when it’s clarified that she wouldn’t be able to lip read 100% accurate. They still just, speak. However. There is a TON more typing and writing down then I would have expected and even more use of sign language then I would have ever dreamed of. 

The amount of characters learning sign so early on is also, inspiring, and hopeful. Especially the main guy, Itsuomi. I adore that he instantly wanted to pick it up. I may be mildly obsessed with Oushi. I wonder why there wasn’t more of a romantic connection between him and Yuki during their time growing up and look forward to learning more about him. 

There are few negative points thus far. The continuous speaking. But that is improving as the story progresses. There are some “hidden” conversations behind Yuki back, which is unpleasant. I find it mildly weird that some characters feel the need to explain her Deafness to other hearing characters, instead of just asking her. 

But overall. I am enjoying the story.