Episode 8 Release Date, Preview

Itsuomi and Yuki make it through their long-distance in episode 7 of ‘A Sign of Affection,’ titled “Let Me Introduce You To My Girlfriend.” Yuki is looking for a part-time job to start saving money for her future trip with Itsuomi.

Itsuomi returns, and his and Yuki’s relationship progresses further. Yuki tries her best to keep up with Itsuomi and wishes he will never tire of putting up with her. Here are the latest updates.

1. Episode 8 Release Date

Episode 8 of ‘A Sign of Affection’ will be released on Saturday, February 24, 2024. It is a weekly anime, and new episodes are released every Saturday. Watch ‘A Sign of Affection’ on Crunchyroll.

I. Is A Sign of Affection on a break this week?

No, ‘A Sign of Affection’ is not on a break this week. Episode 8 is not delayed and will be released on the above-stated date.

2. Episode 8 Speculation

Itsuomi and Yuki are taking more steps in their relationship. After their first kiss, Itsuomi introduced her to his best friend. Shin and Itsuomi have been friends since school, and considering how Itsuomi wanted to introduce Yuki to Shin before anyone else, he really values Shin’s opinion.

Shin is surprised at the revelation, but we don’t know how he will react. On one hand, Itsuomi is Shin’s best friend, so his happiness should be prioritized. However, Shin is also friends with Emma and is aware of her feelings for Itsuomi, so it might be hard for him to support Itsuomi completely.

Yuki’s hearing might also become an issue, but that is a superficial estimate of who Yuki is. Shin would probably give getting to know Yuki a chance for Itsuomi’s sake. While Shin’s opinion would matter to Itsuomi, it is highly unlikely that it would affect his relationship with Yuki.

3. Recap of episode 7

Itsuomi texts Yuki updates about all his stops while Yuki is hunting for a part-time job. Rin also works a part-time job and asks Yuki about any success on her end. Yuki asks Madoka for help with her part-time job hunting, and she gives her multiple pointers. 

Yuki appears for many interviews, but she doesn’t get through. Oushi texts Yuki about his sister’s return, and she goes to visit Mio. Both of them catch up with Oushi, acting as Mio’s interpreter.

Yuki is surprised Oushi is still studying sign language, and he reveals he wants to become a sign language interpreter. Yuki is amazed and praises him, making Oushi shy and wish she would praise him more. 

Oushi told Yuki he would be looking out for her as a childhood friend, but she shouldn’t overthink anything. Yuki thinks he sympathizes with deaf people and doesn’t want to be misunderstood.

Emma hasn’t gotten a reply from Itsuomi, unlike Yuki, who he constantly keeps updated. Itsuomi promises to make time for them when he returns, and Yuki wishes he’ll return as soon as possible because she misses him.

Itsuomi immediately asks Yuki out for lunch after returning, and she rushes to meet him. Yuki and Itsuomi see each other across the train line, and Itsuomi asks if he can hug Yuki, to which she agrees.

Itsuomi walks over to Yuki, who asks him to sit down so they are closer in height. She opens her arms for a hug, but Itsuomi kisses her instead, surprising her. Yuki realizes she misread his lips and gets shy.

Itsuomi learned to fingerspell, and both he and Yuki communicate using it. Itsuomi asks Yuki if he can introduce her to Shin before anyone else, and she agrees, although she is a little scared.

Itsuomi reassures Yuki and holds her hand on the way. Yuki wishes he wouldn’t come to regret how painful it’ll be to hold her hand through it all. Shin asks about Yuki, and Itsuomi introduces her as his girlfriend, surprising Shin.

4. Where to watch A Sign of Affection

5. About A Sign of Affection

A Sign of Affection is a manga series by Suu Morishita that began serialization in Kodansha’s Dessert magazine in July 2019. An anime adaptation by Ajia-do Animation Works is set to premiere in January 2024.

It’s a lighthearted rom-com about Yuki Itose, a deaf university student, who meets Itsuomi Nagi, a multilingual friend of her best friend. Itsuomi’s unwavering attitude towards Yuki’s impairment fascinates her, and they begin to learn about each other’s different lives, opening up new worlds for both of them.