That Blue Sky Feeling
Viz · 2018–2019 · 3 issues
About the series
That Blue Sky Feeling, a three-issue series from Viz Media published in 2018–2019, is a gentle, slice-of-life manga about a high school boy who discovers that the new transfer student—a quiet, reserved classmate—is rumored to be gay. As the two slowly become friends, the story explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the quiet courage of being yourself. Written and illustrated by Okura and Atsuko, this short but heartfelt series stands out for its warm, understated portrayal of a budding same-sex friendship in a Japanese school setting.