Itsuomi introduces Yuki to Shin in episode 8 of ‘A Sign of Affection,’ titled “One Small Step.” Shin is surprised by the fact that Itsuomi ended up dating someone like Yuki, as he always believed that he and Emma would end up together.
Shin is happy for Itsuomi and wishes him well, but he is also worried about Emma. He has to be the one to break the news to Emma, but he cannot bring himself to say it.
Here are the latest updates.
1. Episode 9 Release Date
Episode 9 of ‘A Sign of Affection’ will be released on Saturday, March 2, 2024. It is a weekly anime, and new episodes are released every Saturday. Watch ‘A Sign of Affection’ on Crunchyroll.
I. Is A Sign of Affection on a break this week?
No, ‘A Sign of Affection’ is not on a break this week. Episode 9 is not delayed and will be released on the above-stated date.
2. Episode 9 Speculation
Shin’s feelings for Emma are now revealed, but he still cannot bring himself to tell her. Shin will have to be the one to tell Emma about Itsuomi’s new relationship as well because he has known her for just as long, and he is the only one who can handle her.
Shin has already waited so long, so he will probably wait for Emma to get over Itsuomi, which will be hard because she has also loved Itsuomi for a very long time. It will be interesting to see how their dynamic will change and whether their relationship will work out or not.
Now that Itsuomi and Yuki are officially together, they can be as romantic as they like. Hopefully, with the new trip planned, the romance in the air will rub off on Rin and Kyouya, and their relationship will also progress.
3. Recap of episode 8
Shin asks if he has met Yuki before, and Itsuomi reminds him that he saw her in Kyouya’s bar but was drunk. Shin calls them in and notices how Itsuomi prioritizes Yuki’s comfort. Yuki and Itsuomi watch Shin’s CD collection, which prompts Shin to ask what kind of music Yuki listens to.
Itsuomi reveals that Yuki cannot hear, and Shin wonders how they communicate. Shin realizes why Itsuomi was learning sign language. The more Itsuomi tells Shin about his and Yuki’s relationship and how they ended up dating, the more surprised he is.
Shin asks Yuki if she can read his lips, and she nods, which makes him question if she is in love with Itsuomi. Yuki gets flustered. Shin is happy for Itsuomi, and Yuki is glad that her feelings got through to him.
Shin decides to tell Emma and worries about how he will minimize the damage, as Emma has always been in love with Itsuomi. Itsuomi asks what Shin plans on doing, but he knows nothing will change as they have been friends too long. Shin wishes them well.
Itsuomi asks Yuki about the misunderstanding from earlier when she misread his lips. Itsuomi decides to make a signal, so this doesn’t happen again. He chooses to pinch Yuki’s cheek to signal that he wants to kiss her and wants her to do the same.
Shin calls Kyouya for advice about finally making a move on Emma, surprising Kyouya. Emma meets up with Shin in his salon, and Shin decides to break the news while doing her hair.
Shin thinks back to how he, Emma, and Itsuomi became friends. He remembers when Emma shared his earphones and then lent him a CD. He is also reminded of when he did her hair and how he got rejected before he even confessed because Emma has always liked Itsuomi.
Shin confronted Itsuomi about not going out with Emma, and Itsuomi gave a vague answer. Shin figured that the two of them would eventually go out and tried to move on by dating other girls. However, that never worked out.
Shin cannot bring himself to reveal the truth to Emma. Meanwhile, Yuki and Itsuomi plan a daytime boot camp with Kyouya and Rin.
4. Where to watch A Sign of Affection
5. About A Sign of Affection
A Sign of Affection is a manga series by Suu Morishita that began serialization in Kodansha’s Dessert magazine in July 2019. An anime adaptation by Ajia-do Animation Works is set to premiere in January 2024.
It’s a lighthearted rom-com about Yuki Itose, a deaf university student, who meets Itsuomi Nagi, a multilingual friend of her best friend. Itsuomi’s unwavering attitude towards Yuki’s impairment fascinates her, and they begin to learn about each other’s different lives, opening up new worlds for both of them.
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