Umibe no Étranger

Synopsis

On a sleepy island, aspiring novelist Shun Hashimoto lives out each passing day in the same dreamlike haze, having broken off ties with his family for being gay. He now soaks in the scorching heat and picturesque ocean view, but one day, a lone figure on the beach catches his interest. Mio Chibana is a recently bereaved orphan who spends his free time gazing into the endless expanse of sea. The unlikely pair begin to forge a bond, but before they know it, Mio must leave to study in the city. As Mio boards the ferry, he promises to call and asks only one thing of Shun: to wait for him. Three years later with no call, Mio returns, declaring his romantic feelings for Shun—but why is Shun so hesitant? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Background

Umibe no Étranger was published digitally in English by Renta! as The Stranger by the Beach, and in print as Seaside Stranger: Umibe no Etranger by Seven Seas Entertainment on July 27, 2021. It was also released in German by Tokyopop on January 14, 2016; in Spanish by Milky Way Ediciones as on May 24, 2017; and in Polish by Studio JG on May 18, 2018.

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