{"product_id":"9788416188895","title":"Distant Neighbors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDistant Neighbors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA story of second chances set in contemporary Japan. Mitsuya, an adult who has rebuilt his life, runs into Noboru, his unrequited love from adolescence, by chance. Ten years after a clumsy and painful first kiss, both must face the feelings they thought they had forgotten. This manga explores emotional maturity, the weight of the past, and the possibility of rebuilding a relationship from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Mitsuya, a young man who has always lived in the shadow of his brilliant older brother, Toshimitsu. In his adolescence, he falls madly in love with Noboru, his brother's best friend and neighbor three houses away. In an impulsive act, he confesses his feelings and kisses him, but the rejection is immediate and painful, breaking their friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen years later, Mitsuya is an independent office worker who moves to a new city. Despite his apparent stability, he has not managed to get over that first heartbreak. Fate has a surprise in store for him: his new neighbor, three doors down, is Noboru. This forced reunion will put their ability to forgive, to communicate as adults, and to decide if it is worth risking a new beginning to the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSecond chances in love and friendship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEmotional maturity and overcoming adolescent trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationships between neighbors and the impact of fate on daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-esteem and the difficulty of stepping out of the shadow of a successful relative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication and forgiveness in broken relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis manga is aimed at young adult readers interested in realistic romance stories with emotional depth. It is ideal for those who enjoy plots focused on character development, reunions from the past, and complex romantic relationships. It is also a good choice for fans of the \u003cem\u003eshonen-ai\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eboys' love\u003c\/em\u003e genre with a mature approach and content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn emotional narrative that explores how the passage of time changes the perspective on love and rejection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePsychologically deep characters, showing their evolution from adolescence to adulthood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story of second chances that invites reflection on forgiveness and the courage to try again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA realistic portrait of human relationships, far from simpler romantic clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Suzuki, Tsuta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Tomodomo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Graphic Novels: Manga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Merry Checker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 168\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 225 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDistant Neighbors\u003c\/em\u003e is a solid choice for lovers of romantic manga with emotional depth. Tsuta Suzuki's work stands out for its sensitivity in portraying the fragility of adolescent feelings and the complexity of encountering the past in adulthood. The premise, based on a chance reunion, is well-executed and offers an agile and moving read. It is a well-deserved recommendation for those seeking a credible love story, with characters that evolve consistently and an ending that satisfies without falling into the predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TOMODOMO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405590585691,"sku":"9788416188895","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841618889.jpg?v=1781828800","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416188895","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}