Komi Can't Communicate #13
In "While Mother Is Out," Komi’s fragile hope for connection takes a quiet turn when Rei agrees to go shopping with her—just a simple outing that quickly unravels when a moment of emotional tension leads to the accidental breaking of Komi’s cherished Sokechu figurine. Written by Tomohito Oda and John Werry, with art and inks by Oda and lettering by Eve Grandt, this heartfelt chapter captures the quiet weight of miscommunication and the fragile steps toward friendship. The cover, also by Tomohito Oda, reflects the tender, introspective mood of the story.
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Rei makes a tentative gesture to befriend Komi by agreeing to go shopping. But an emotional outburst from the girl ends up with her precious Sokechu figurine broken and the chasm between them widening.
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