“Graduating boys Kusakabe and Sajou navigate love and diverging dreams amid uncertainty.”
Classmates: Sotsu gyo sei
卒業生
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Synopsis
Graduating boys Kusakabe and Sajou navigate love and diverging dreams amid uncertainty.
A deep love bubbles beneath the surface, and a gentle touch is all Hikaru Kusakabe and Rihito Sajou need to release it. Sajou, studious and reserved, is yet to be accustomed to such strong feelings for Kusakabe, making him overthink and insecure. In contrast, Kusakabe, straightforward and bold, does not restrain himself from showing intimate affection. While Kusakabe reveals his dream to one day become a professional musician, Sajou is tirelessly preparing for college. Their differing goals bring an unspoken, heavy cloud over their relationship: as the boys approach their graduation, it is unclear what awaits their romance. Nevertheless, their love warms them in the coldest winter and brings hope that, eventually, they will find the answer to their uncertain future together.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 6 sampled reviews
What 6 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.91 · split reception
4.8 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 4.0
↓ 1.00
Running avg · Dec 2014 → Aug 2022
- 10 “Once again, I instantly fell in love with Sajou and Kusakabe. They also give me this heartwarming feeling of tenderness. When I was reading this manga, I couldn't help but smile. The story was told...”
- 8 “This is the sequel of Dokyuusei. This manga has two parts: The first part, just like it's predecessor, Sotsugyousei is all about school, but this time they are third years. They have to decide...”
- 8 “Kusakabe's wholehearted dedication to bold gestures of affection contrasts so beautifully with Sajou's more shy and reserved manner. It was great getting to see how they came to terms with their...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 16 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 08m approx
- Published Jan 2008 – Aug 2009
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M11606 catalog