The Summer You Were There

A tender, introspective yuri manga from Seven Seas Entertainment, The Summer You Were There (2022–2025) explores memory, grief, and the fragile connections we forge in a single season. Told across six issues, the story centers on a reclusive novelist and a mysterious girl who asks her to write a story about the two of them, unraveling a poignant narrative of love and loss. Writer and artist Yuama crafts a quietly devastating tale that lingers on quiet moments and unspoken emotions, earning a devoted readership for its gentle, bittersweet realism. It stands as a celebrated work in the contemporary yuri genre for its nuanced handling of trauma and the healing power of storytelling.