I Hear the Sunspot

Based on the popular manga, *I Hear the Sunspot* is a Japanese drama that tells the gentle story of two university students. Kohei Sugihara is experiencing gradual hearing loss, which has caused him to become withdrawn and socially isolated. His quiet world is suddenly disrupted when he meets the cheerful and perpetually hungry Taichi Sagawa. In a unique arrangement, Taichi offers to be Kohei’s notetaker in exchange for his delicious homemade bento lunches. What begins as a simple transaction slowly develops into a profound bond. Through their growing friendship, the two young men learn about communication, acceptance, and overcoming personal barriers. It is a heartwarming story about finding connection against the odds. The TV Tokyo drama has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.