A Silent Voice

Summary

A high school student, Hiroshi Houjou, confronts changes in his life after his long-lost father reappears with a new wife and step-sister who is a famous idol singer.

Synopsis

Hiroshi Houjou's life takes an unexpected turn when his father, whom he hasn't seen for a long time, returns. Adding to this significant shift, Hiroshi gains a new mother, a renowned actress, and a step-sister, Rina Yuuki, a popular and beautiful idol singer. The arrival of these new family members brings about considerable changes to Hiroshi's routine and relationships, creating a compelling narrative centered on family dynamics and adaptation to unforeseen circumstances.

Characters

Shouko Nishimiya

Birthday: June 7 Blood type: A A young, deaf transfer student with an amazingly positive outlook on life. Despite being a victim of continuous bullying, she always keeps a smile on her face. >! Later on, she tries to tell Ishida she loves him, but due to the fact that she can not hear, it comes out wrong and he is unable to understand what she is saying. >! Shouko attempts to commit suicide but is stopped by Ishida, who ends up falling off of the railing she jumped from and lands himself in the hospital, where he lays unconscious for a couple of days.

Shouya Ishida

Age: 18 Gender: Male Birthday: June 6th The main character and narrator. Ishida bullied Nishimiya Shouko in elementary school and when she transferred away, he was ostracized and bullied by his former friends. He started to ignore those around him (imagining them with a large X across their face) and was driven to the point of suicide. He changed his mind after he apologized to Nishimiya and began to spend time with her. He learned sign language specifically so he could apologize to her and is shown to be very talented in it. He feels like he hasn't been punished enough for bullying Nishimiya and often wishes he could kill his younger self. He seems resigned to the fact that he will never be able to have friends again.

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