You Discuss Too A lot, So Simply Shut It Already!, Vol. 1Story: Shunpei MoritaArt: AldehydePublisher: One Peace Books (Print & Digital)Publication Date: March 4, 2025Rating: TeenGenre: Manga, Romance
Tsukino Hiiragi was born deaf. When her oblivious classmate Taiyo Enomoto abruptly begins speaking to her, she’s . However, as she fastidiously reads his lips, she begins to marvel: what nonsense is he speaking about anyway?
This evaluation incorporates spoilers for You Discuss Too A lot, So Simply Shut It Already, Vol. 1. I obtained a free copy from One Peace Books in change for a evaluation.
You Discuss Too A lot, So Simply Shut It Already! kicks off with a premise that sounds chaotic on paper however unfolds into probably the most healthful and unintentionally hilarious manga I’ve learn shortly. Our lead, Taiyo Enomoto, is well-meaning however socially oblivious, and simply occurs to speak lots. His counterpart is Tsukino Hiiragi, a deaf woman who simply transferred into his class. When she indicators to let him know she will’t perceive him, Taiyo, in true himbo trend, misinterprets it as her telling a narrative a few mouse crawling on her. That just about units the tone.
The trainer explains that Tsukino was born deaf however reads lips, so her classmates ought to face her after they converse. Initially, Tsukino turns into a novelty—college students rush to speak to her, which overwhelms her. However Taiyo, undeterred and very chatty, continues to speak her ear off. He confidently introduces himself as a “nice listener.” (Bless him.) When he lastly asks, “Why are you writing and never speaking?”—regardless of the trainer’s earlier rationalization—you possibly can’t assist however giggle.
Tsukino explains that she communicates by means of writing and signal language. Taiyo, impressed, decides he’ll bridge the hole with sheer enthusiasm. When she indicators to ask when he discovered signal language, he believes she’s speaking about catching an eel. (Sure, an eel.) He tries to signal again and by chance calls her cute. The pair reignite curiosity from their classmates, who start chattering at Tsukino suddenly. Overwhelmed once more, Tsukino is saved by Taiyo, who reminds the group to talk slowly and be aware of her wants. It’s a small however candy second that reveals Taiyo’s coronary heart is in the correct place, even when his mind takes just a few detours.
The subsequent day, Tsukino’s thoughts drifts as she wonders the place Taiyo is, a lot in order that she misses one thing the trainer says. A classmate helps her out, and shortly after, Taiyo lastly arrives. His excuse? He bumped into an aged lady and couldn’t not assist her, so he accompanied her all the best way to Kamakura. The randomness of it leaves Tsukino reeling. She begins to marvel: Is his kindness towards her simply pity? She indicators to ask why he talked to her within the first place, and since Taiyo thinks he can signal, he responds with an elaborate story a few kappa, leaving her fully misplaced. He then provides to stroll her dwelling, which she accepts. Alongside the best way, she witnesses his behavior of serving to strangers, which provides her hope they might genuinely be mates. Nonetheless, she will’t assist however discover the extent of his kindness… complicated.
Academically, the 2 couldn’t be extra completely different: Tsukino excels as a result of she works onerous and research forward, whereas Taiyo manages an impressively dismal 8 on a check. A classmate, Sakura, volunteers Tsukino to tutor him, which ends up in much more misunderstandings. Taiyo insists he’ll perceive by means of “ardour,” misreads her signed warning as a menace, and but one way or the other passes the retake. So… success?
Sakura begins studying signal language to get nearer to Tsukino and rapidly asks Taiyo if he is aware of find out how to signal. He confidently says sure. A narrator field instantly calls him out: “He doesn’t.” Comedy gold.
One of many manga’s strongest scenes entails Tsukino getting back from the restroom solely to search out her classroom empty. She’s on the verge of panic when Taiyo reveals up and guides her to the correct room, revealing the category had moved throughout a trainer’s announcement. Tsukino indicators his title in gratitude; he understands this, however thinks she’s threatening to “chop” him. These two cinnamon rolls clearly don’t know what the opposite is considering.
Tsukino later suspects college students is perhaps gossiping about her, however Taiyo reassures her, and inadvertently calls her cute when confronting the schoolmates who’d been following her round. It’s an unintentional however heartwarming second. By her pill’s speech-to-text perform, she learns what he mentioned and is genuinely shocked. It’s a kind of uncommon, clear moments the place the emotions are mutual, even when neither of them fairly realizes it.
The 2 start tutoring one another—she helps him in all the pieces else, and he helps her (poorly) in English. After one other failed check, Taiyo admits he simply needs to spend extra time along with her. (Cue the “aww.”) He ropes her into becoming a member of a membership, and Tsukino briefly explores a bunch of sports activities, revealing she’s naturally gifted. Nonetheless, nothing sticks till Sakura recruits them for the Uma Membership, a gaggle devoted to discovering cryptids just like the tsuchinoko. It’s principally a skinny excuse to go on enjoyable adventures, however Taiyo sells it along with his ordinary gusto, and Tsukino goes alongside for the experience.
A very candy flashback reveals the explanation for Taiyo’s instant friendliness: earlier than they met as classmates, Tsukino saved him (unknowingly) from a Komodo dragon. She gave him her handkerchief for a wound, and although she didn’t hear his thanks on the time, it caught with him. That little reminiscence reframes all the pieces and provides a stunning emotional weight to the story.
Within the remaining stretch, Sakura exams Taiyo’s signing abilities—and whereas he will get just a few phrases proper, he’s nonetheless hilariously off-base. However in true manga trend, Tsukino misreads his bumbling makes an attempt as real talent. Because the narrator bluntly places it: “And so, the misunderstandings went deeper.”
You Discuss Too A lot, So Simply Shut It Already! is equal components cute and absurd, with a core relationship constructed on relentless sincerity, endearing cluelessness, and an entire lack of correct communication. Regardless of the chaotic misunderstandings, the manga is deeply respectful of Tsukino’s expertise as a deaf pupil and frames Taiyo’s bumbling efforts not as mockery, however as an earnest (if misguided) try to attach.
It’s a captivating slice-of-life with a novel twist, and in the event you like smooth protagonists, misunderstandings performed for laughs, and relationships that develop by means of chaos and kindness, this manga is an absolute deal with.
