Minaduki, Yuu - Sayonara Game

In a bittersweet tale of love and heartbreak, "Sayonara Game" follows the story of two high school boys, Yuki and Shu, as they navigate the complexities of friendship, rivalry, and the lingering feelings of their past relationship. Yuki, the introverted and artistic one, is still harboring a deep affection for Shu, the outgoing and popular athlete. As their paths intertwine once again, their past emotions resurface, and they must confront the lingering pain of their unrequited love.

Blurb: 

Amidst the backdrop of high school life, Yuki, a reserved and introverted boy, finds himself entangled in a web of emotions with his former best friend, Shu. Shu, a popular and outgoing athlete, was once Yuki's confidant and lover, but their relationship ended abruptly, leaving Yuki with a broken heart and unanswered questions. As their paths intersect once again, Yuki and Shu are forced to confront their past and the lingering feelings they still hold for each other.

LGBT Themes:

• Coming-of-age
• Self-acceptance
• Same-sex romance
• LGBTQ+ relationships
• Unrequited love
• Heartbreak

Relevant Tags:

• Manga, Yaoi, Coming-of-Age, LGBTQ+, Romance, Friendship, Heartbreak

Awards & Recognition:

• SuBLime Manga Award Nominee (2022)
• Recommend Award Nominee (2022)

• Sayonara Game
• Yuu Minaduki
• SuBLime
• Yaoi Manga
• LGBTQ+ Manga
• Coming-of-Age Manga
• Same-Sex Romance Manga
• Friendship Manga
• Heartbreak Manga

Additional Notes:

• Sayonara Game is available in English and Japanese.
• The book has been adapted into a live-action film.

Title: Sayonara Game

Author: Yuu Minaduki

Genre: Manga, Yaoi, Coming-of-Age

Pages: 250 pages

Publisher: SuBLime

Release Date: November 16, 2021

Dimensions: 5 inches x 0.8 inches x 7.13 inches

Weight: 216 grams

Size: 128 x 182 x 20 mm