The Summer You Were There

君と綴るうたかた

Manga 2020–2024 Japan Finished 32 chapters 6 volumes

★ 8.7 / 10 23,783 tracking

DramaPsychologicalRomance

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Synopsis

Shizuku is a shy girl who hardly talks to other people. Instead, she loses herself in creative writing, crafting a novel that she never plans to show anyone. But when Kaori–Shizuku’s cute, popular classmate–gets her hands on Shizuku’s manuscript, everything changes. Kaori is a huge fan, and suggests that Shizuku can get inspiration for her writing if the two of them start dating! Can these very different young ladies create their own love story together? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

About

The Summer You Were There is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2020, spanning 32 chapters, collected across 6 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2024).

Why readers enjoy The Summer You Were There

The Summer You Were There appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Psychological, Romance elements. This combination of Drama, Psychological, Romance sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

The Summer You Were There is written by Yuama, with art by Yuama.

Reception

The Summer You Were There holds an average score of 8.7 out of 10 on AniList, placing it among the highest-rated titles on AniList, with 2,279 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout The Summer You Were There include: Yuri, Writing, Female Protagonist, Rehabilitation, Primarily Female Cast, LGBTQ+ Themes, Coming of Age, Fake Relationship. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.