Laughter in the Sunshine by Fuuki Maru | ARC Review
Postmarked • May 12, 2026
Laughter in the Sunshine
Story & Art by Fuuki Maru • Seven Seas Entertainment • Manga • 240 Pages • $15.99
Boys’ Love
Romance
Slice of Life
Standalone
Released May 12, 2026
Open the window, let the sunshine in, and fall into a story filled with quiet love,
soft healing, and one very important stray cat.
Postcard Verdict: Cozy, bittersweet, and heartfelt ♡
Message
Dear reader,
This ended up being much more emotional than I expected in the best way possible.
The romance feels quiet and natural, with a lot of the feelings shown through small actions
instead of huge dramatic moments.
I especially loved watching Asahi slowly open up over time because his loneliness and hidden kindness
made him incredibly easy to care about. The cozy atmosphere, awkward yearning, and little moments with
Nyasuke gave the story a comforting feeling while still keeping some bittersweet emotional depth.
It felt soft, warm, and genuinely heartfelt from beginning to end.
Synopsis
After finding a stray cat, Taiyou tries to secretly keep it in his apartment only to get caught by
the strict building manager, Taira Asahi. Instead of reporting him, Asahi agrees to stay quiet under
one condition: Taiyou has to help him with errands around the building.
Standout Details
Cozy domestic atmosphere, soft slow burn romance, emotional healing, unrequited love,
quiet acts of care, and one extremely important stray cat.
Addressed To
BL readers
Cozy romance fans
Readers who love emotional slow burn
Quick Guide
Author
Fuuki Maru
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Release Date
May 12, 2026
ISBN
979-8-89765-446-8
Translation
Nomnom Namako
Adaptation
Casper Kazor
Lettering
Giuseppe Antonio Fusco
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