Love in the Palm of His Hand 03

Through sign language and acting, two young men seeking their places in the world discover a connection that transcends the spoken word.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the right sign or if you mess up. You don’t need to use words with me. I can read everything about you.”

Fujinaga finally lands a lead role in a stage play, and Keito makes it his mission to see it with his own eyes. The world finally recognizes Fujinaga’s unique talent, and Keito is here to witness this life-changing moment. When the play concludes its run, Keito receives a message from Fujinaga: “I want to see you.”

After so much time apart, both are wrestling with possessive desires and an overwhelming yearning to communicate the feelings deep in their hearts, an act that may not require any words at all.

Rinteku is the author of Love in the Palm of His Hand.