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The Little Bird Sleeps by the Sea

By 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... Read More
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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.

Book Details

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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