Yuki is just your typical college student, busy with her friends and always scrolling through social media for the latest news and deals. But one day, something unexpected happens.
She meets Itsuomi-san on a train, a friend of a friend. Itsuomi is quite the language expert, knowing three languages like a pro. But, there’s a catch sign language isn’t one of them.
As they get to know each other better, Yuki starts feeling something special for Itsuomi. But without sign language, how will they express these budding feelings?
They embark on a journey of learning to understand each other beyond words, discovering new ways to communicate. Along the way, they face funny misunderstandings, heartwarming moments, and maybe even a bit of drama.
Will Yuki and Itsuomi find a way to bridge the gap between their worlds? Or will their feelings remain unspoken, lost in translation?
People are really excited about the next Yubisaki to Renren episode, especially since the last one got everyone hyped for Itsuomi and Yuki’s day out with Rin and Kyouka.
But, in episode 8, we’re shifting gears a bit. This time, we’re looking at Itsuomi’s friendship with his high school pals, Shin and Emma. It goes back to where it all began and digs into how their love triangle started.
Recap
In episode 8, we really get to see the characters of Shin, Emma, and Itsuomi shine, with all the twists and turns of their relationship.
This next episode will probably show us how these twists affect Itsuomi and Yuki, the main characters we’ve been following.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the next episode, where we’ll likely see more of how these characters’ relationships develop and the hurdles they might face as the story moves forward.
It’s going to be interesting to watch their bond evolve. Itsuomi introduces Yuki to his best friend, Shin, and he also asks Shin to let Emma know about their new relationship.
After that, we see Itsuomi and Yuki having some sweet moments together. They talk about how Yuki misunderstood Itsuomi’s hand sign for a kiss, thinking it was a hug.
Then, the episode shifts focus to delve into how Itsuomi’s friendship with Shin and Emma all started. Shin takes a trip down memory lane, recalling their high school days when the three of them first met and their friendship began to grow.
The story goes back to Itsuomi’s early days at the new high school, where he quickly becomes friends with Shin. Shin also thinks back on his relationship with Emma during their high school days.
Back in the present, Shin thinks about telling Emma how he feels, but he decides not to. He notices Emma’s excitement and how much she loves Itsuomi, so he keeps his feelings to himself.
Spoiler
At the end of the latest episode, Itsuomi plans a day trip with Yuki, Rin, and Kyouka to a sign language boot camp, setting things up for episode 9 of A Sign of Affection.
Fans can look forward to seeing how things unfold between Shin and Emma in the upcoming episode.
In the next episode, we’ll probably see Emma becoming aware of Itsuomi and Yuki’s new relationship. As the story unfolds, fans can anticipate a closer look at how these characters relationships are changing and how it affects their lives.
Release Date & Where To Watch
A Sign of Affection episode 9 of will be available for fans in Japan at 10:30 pm JST on Saturday, March 2, 2024. For fans around the world.
You can watch it with English subtitles earlier on the same day. It will be available on streaming platforms about an hour after it’s released in Japan. Here’s when you can watch it:
Pacific Time (PT): Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, 6:30 AM
Canada Time (Eastern Time, ET): Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, 9:30 AM
Australian Eastern Time (AET): Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, 1:30 AM
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, 1:30 PM
Japan Standard Time (JST): Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, 10:30 PM
Central Time (US & Canada, CT): Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, 8:30 AM
A Sign of Affection is currently airing on Tokyo MX, MBS, and BS Nippon TV in Japan. If you’re watching from outside Asia.
You can catch it on Crunchyroll, which has the streaming rights for the anime in North and Central America, as well as some other places around the world.
For fans in Southeast Asia, the show is available on the YouTube channel Muse Asia, thanks to Muse Communication holding the broadcasting rights for this Winter 2024 anime in most parts of the region.