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The Little Bird Sleeps by the Sea
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The Little Bird Sleeps by the Sea is a heartfelt, emotional boys love oneshot that explores themes of healing from trauma, grief, and family both by blood and by choice. This beautiful tearjerker features immersive, atmospheric art by the prolific BL creator, Yuu Minaduki. Left devastated...
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This heartfelt, emotional boys love oneshot explores themes of healing from trauma, grief, and family both by blood and by choice. A beautiful tearjerker with immersive, atmospheric art by prolific BL creator Yuu Minaduki.
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The Little Bird Sleeps by the Sea is a heartfelt, emotional boys love oneshot that explores themes of healing from trauma, grief, and family both by blood and by choice. This beautiful tearjerker features immersive, atmospheric art by the prolific BL creator, Yuu Minaduki.
Left devastated after the tragic death of his parents and sister, Yuuichi Tachibana adopts his seven-year-old nephew, Ayumu. Seeking a new beginning, he moves them to a house with a view of the ocean, hoping for a peaceful setting where they can focus on healing.
In their new neighbourhood, they meet Ryou Kurebayashi, the owner of a local deli. As Yuuichi and Ayumu become regular customers, Yuuichi and Ryou grow closer, discovering their unfortunately similar tragic pasts. Together, they begin to support one another and Ayumu, building a little family of their own by the sea.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781427880895
Publisher: Tokyopop Press Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 April 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Tokyopop Press Inc
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 192.0mm
Weight: 227g
Pages: 240
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About the Author
Yuu Minaduki is the creator of over a dozen boys' love manga, including Love Nest, Sayonara Game, and Change the World. She is a Leo born on August 7 in Saitama with an O blood type. You can find out more about Yuu Minaduki on her Twitter page, @toriniku_y.
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