Hirayasumi, Vol. 2

Hirayasumi, Vol. 2 by Keigo Shinzo explores the life of Hiroto Ikuta, a 29-year-old who embraces a carefree outlook on life. Hiroto knows better than anyone that sometimes slowing down is the best way to move forward.

Hiroto doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. However, his breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people surrounding him are all trying their best to figure out this thing called life.

As summer heats up, tensions rise around Hiroto’s small family home. His best friend, Hideki, grows increasingly worried about becoming a father; Yomogi, Hiroto’s new friend, begins to crack under the stress of her busy real estate job; and Natsumi’s friend Akari struggles with her self-confidence. For people under such pressure, Hiroto’s laid-back demeanour can be downright frustrating.

However, with tensions reaching a boiling point at the Asagaya Tanabata Festival, Hiroto’s positive outlook might be exactly what everyone needs to relieve the pressure.