Given Manhua

Title: “Given” In the heart of bustling Tokyo, amidst the kaleidoscope of lights and shadows, a tale of music and emotions blooms. Mafuyu Satou, a high school student shrouded in melancholy, carries a symphony of sorrow within him since losing his best friend, Yuki. This silent melody, a lament unvoiced, echoes in the chambers of his soul. One serendipitous day, Mafuyu crosses paths with Ritsuka Uenoyama, a guitarist oozing charisma and quiet intensity. Intrigued by Mafuyu's unspoken depths, Uenoyama offers to teach him the guitar. Music becomes their conduit, a language where emotions flow freely, transcending words. As chords weave tales unspoken, a bond unfurls between the two boys. In Uenoyama's cluttered den, music becomes their solace, their sanctuary. Amidst harmonies and discord, they navigate the labyrinth of emotions, unraveling their own pasts. Yet, the journey is fraught with hurdles. Haruki, the gentle bassist, harbors his own shadows, while Akihiko, the enigmatic drummer, wrestles with ghosts from yesteryears. Within the symphony of their band, tensions simmer, threatening to build crescendos that may tear them apart. Through late-night jam sessions and whispered confidences, the quartet discovers the alchemy of music—to heal, to bond, to bridge chasms of the heart. Mafuyu's voice, once laden with grief, now soars like a bird set free, weaving dreams and longing into every note. And as melodies entwine and hearts beat as one, they unearth the power of music: a conduit for understanding, for love, for newfound hope. In the end, amidst the cacophony of life, their shared passion for music becomes the tapestry that binds their souls in a harmony of love and acceptance.