Whisper Me a Love Song (manga)

***Whisper Me a Love Song*** (ささやくように恋を唄う, *Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau*, lit. "Sing Love Like a Whisper"), abbreviated as ***Whisper*** (ささこい, *Sasakoi*), is a Japanese yuri manga written and illustrated by Eku Takeshima. It began its serialization in *Comic Yuri Hime* in the April 2019 issue and was later announced for an official English language release by Kodansha Comics in 2020.

## Plot

Yori Asanagi is a mature girl in many ways but is still pure when it comes to romance. That sentiment is proven when an underclassman, Himari Kino, suddenly confesses love to her after her band performance at the freshman opening ceremony.

Confused and surprised, Yori asks her friends for consultation, but they tease her by saying that she is experiencing love. Yori soon makes up her mind and tries to return Himari's feelings, but in a twist of events, she realizes that what Himari loved was not her, but her music!

As Yori continues to pursue her love for Himari, she promises to make Himari fall for her. However, will this passionate love bloom or remain unrequited?

## Characters

### Main characters

Himari Kino (木(き)野(の) ひまり, *Kino Himari*)
The main protagonist of the series. She is a first-year high school student and falls in love with Yori, who saw at a new band performance.
Yori Asanagi (朝(あさ)凪(なぎ) 依(より), *Asanagi Yori*)
The deuteragonist of the series. She is a third-year high school student and falls in love with Himari at first sight and met her first love.
### Supporting characters

Miki Mizuguchi (水(みず)口(ぐち) 未(み)希(き), *Mizuguchi Miki*)
Himari's friend. They were in elementary, middle, and high school together, and in high school, they were in the same class for the first time since their first year in middle school.
Saya (サヤ)
Owner of a studio frequented by SSGIRLS.
Ono (小野)
She is a physics teacher and Himari's homeroom teacher.
### SSGIRLS

Aki Mizuguchi (水(みず)口(ぐち) 亜(あ)季(き), *Mizuguchi Aki*)
The bassist of the band. She is Miki's older sister and a first-year high school student. She has known Himari for a long time but keeps it a secret from Yori (because it's funny).
Yori Asanagi (朝(あさ)凪(なぎ) 依(より), *Asanagi Yori*)
The vocalist and guitarist of the band. After school, she likes to sing alone, play guitar, and sing on the rooftop.
Mari Tsutsui (筒(つつ)井(い) 真(ま)理(り), *Tsutsui Mari*)
The drummer of the band. She is always with Kaori and calls her by her full name, "Kaori Tachibana" (basically, she calls people by their full names). She also used to call her "Kao-chan."
Kaori Tachibana (橘(たちばな) 香(か)織(おり), *Tachibana Kaori*)
Keyboardist of the band. She is also Aki's fellow member of the light music club (with Mari). She has a slow-paced personality with a spaced-out speaking style. She always keeps her eyes closed and has distinctive double teeth (she sometimes opens her eyes, but is said to be intimidated).
### Lorelei

Shiho Izumi (泉(いずみ) 志(し)帆(ほ), *Izumi Shiho*)
The vocalist and guitarist of the band. She is a former member of SSGIRLS as a vocalist and guitarist.
Momoka Satomiya (里(さと)宮(みや) 百々(もも)花(か), *Satomiya Momoka*)
The bassist of the band and the president of the Cooking Club. She is graceful and calm and she calls Himari "Hima-chan."
Hajime Amasawa (天(あま)沢(さわ) 始(はじめ), *Amasawa Hajime*)
### Relatives

Kyou Amasawa (天(あま)沢(さわ) キョウ, *Amasawa Kyō*)
Hajime's older sister. She died in an accident when she was young.
## Chapters

* Song 1: "**The Roof, a Guitar, & Senpai.**" (屋上と、ギターと、先輩と。, *Okujō to, Gitā to, Senpai to.*)
* Song 2: "**First Love, Cherry Blossoms, & Kouhai.**" (初恋と、桜と、後輩と。, *Hatsukoi to, Sakura to, Kōhai to.*)
* Song 3: "**Their Time Together After Class.**" (放課後、２人の時間。, *Hōkago, Futari no Jikan.*)
* Song 4: "**A Classroom on a Rainy Day.**" (雨の日、教室で。, *Ame no Hi, Kyōshitsu de.*)
* Song 5: "**Love, a Date, and Then...**" (好き、デート、そして…, *Suki, Dēto, Soshite...*)

* Yori Asanagi

* Japanese
* English

* Song 6: "**Confessions and Hesitations.**" (告白と、戸惑いと。, *Kokuhaku to, Tomadoi to.*)
* Song 7: "**The Roof, Senpai, & My Feelings.**" (屋上と、先輩と、私の気持ち。, *Okujō to, Senpai to, Watashi no Kimochi.*)
* Song 8: "**Clubrooms, Classmates, & My Vow.**" (部室と、同級生と、私の決意。, *Bushitsu to, Dōkyūsei to, Watashi no Ketsui.*)
* Song 9: "**First Day & Fun Times.**" (初めてと、楽しさと。, *Hajimete to, Tanoshisa to.*)
* Song 10: "**Development, Fear, & A Quiet Choice.**" (進展と、焦りと、静かな決意。, *Shinten to, Aseri to, Shizukana Ketsui.*)

* Yori Asanagi

* Japanese
* English

* Song 11: **Hesitation Redux.** (戸惑い、再び。, *Tomadoi, futatabi.*)
* Song 12: **The Road Home, A Meeting, & A Promise.** (帰り道、出会いと、約束。, *Kaerimichi, deai to, yakusoku.*)
* Song 13: **Club Room, Pleased to Meet You, & Unknown Pain.** (部室、初めましてと、知らない痛み。, *Bushitsu to, dōkyūsei to, watashi no ketsui.*)
* Song 14: **A Second Date & Thank You.** (2度目のデートと、ありがとう。, *2-Dome no dēto to, arigatō.*)
* Song 15: **Love at First Sight & Finally, the Day Arrives.** (ひとめぼれと、約束の日。, *Hitomebore to, yakusoku no hi.*)

* Yori Asanagi

* Japanese
* English

* Song 16: **The Roof, a Guitar, & Girlfriends.** (屋上と、ギターと、恋人と。, *Okujō to, gitā to, koibito to.*)
* Song 17: **Restart & Reunion.** (再始動と、再会と。, *Saishidō to, saikai to.*)
* Song 18: **A Sweet Cake & Another Meeting.** (甘いケーキと、もう一つの出会い。, *Amai kēki to, mōhitotsu no deai.*)
* Song 19: **A Movie, a Date, & a Bit Off.** (映画と、デートと、すれ違い。, *Eiga to, dēto to, surechigai.*)
* Song 20: **The Past, a Song, & a Secret.** (過去と、歌と、秘密。, *Kako to, uta to, himitsu.*)

* Aki Mizuguchi

* Japanese
* English

* Song 21: **Distress, Regret, & What's Next.** (動揺と、後悔と、これから。, *Dōyō to, kōkai to, korekara.*)
* Song 22: **Memories, Truth, & Trust.** (思い出と、真実と、信頼。, *Omoide to, shinjitsu to, shinrai.*)
* Song 23: **Support, Reluctance, & Resolve.** (応援と、戸惑いと、決心。, *Ōen to, tomadoi to, kesshin.*)
* Song 24: **A Small Hope & Her Dream.** (小さな望みと、彼女の夢。, *Chīsana nozomi to, kanojo no yume.*)
* Song 25: **The Dream She Once Had & Her Friend.** (かつての夢と、友だちと。, *Katsute no yume to, tomodachi to.*)
* Song 26: **Plan, Failure, & Trouble.** (計画と、失敗と、波乱と。, *Keikaku to, shippai to, haran to.*)

* Momoka Satomiya
* Hajime Amasawa

* Japanese
* English

* Song 27: **A Choice, Welcome, & Manager.** (選択と、歓迎と、マネージャー。, *Sentaku to, kangei to, manējā.*)
* Song 28: **Selfishness & Heart of Hearts.** (わがままと、本音。, *Wagamama to, hon'ne.*)
* Song 29: **Practice, Manager, & A Secret.** (練習と、マネージャーと、秘密。, *Renshū to, manējā to, himitsu.*)
* Song 30: **Jealousy, a Song, & a Kiss.** (嫉妬と、歌と、キスと。, *Shitto to, uta to, kisu to.*)
* Song 31: **Summer Festival & Wavering Feelings.** (夏祭りと、ゆれる気持ち。, *Natsu matsuri to, yureru kimochi.*)

* Yori Asanagi

* Japanese
* English

* Song 32: **A Kiss Between Lovers, and Then...** (恋人のキスと、それから…, *Koibito no kisu to, sorekara…*)
* Song 33: **A New Song, Ideas, & Memories.** (新曲と、アイディアと、想い出と。, *Shinkyoku to, aidia to, omoide to.*)
* Song 34: **The Past, Determination, & a Curse.** (過去と、決意と、呪い。, *Kako to, ketsui to, noroi.*)
* Song 35: **Sorting Out Feelings & the Final Motive.** (気持ちの整理と、最後のホンネ。, *Kimochi no seiri to, saigo no Hon'ne.*)

* Yori Asanagi

* Japanese
* English
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 **List of chapters:**
* Song 36: "**Memories of That Day, Feelings of That Day.**" (あの日の記憶、あの日の想い。, *Ano Hi no Kioku, Ano Hi no Omoi.*)
* Song 37: "**A New Term, Regrets, and a New Song.**" (新学期と、後悔と、新曲と。, *Shin Gakki to, Kōkai to, Shin Kyoku to.*)
* Song 38: "**A Festival, A Date, And Then...**" (お祭り、デート、そして…, *Omatsuri, Dēto, Soshite...*)
* Song 39: "**A Confrontation, A Mismatch.**" (対峙と、かけ違い。, *Taiji to, Kake Chigai.*)
* Song 40: "**Truth and First Love.**" (真実と、初恋と。, *Shinjitsu to, Hatsukoi to.*)

* Shiho Izumi

* Japanese
* English
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## Chapter have yet published in tankōbon format

* Song 41: "**My Feelings and The Final Challenge.**" (私の気持ちと、最後の挑戦。, *Watashi no Kimochi to, Saigo no Chōsen.*)
* Song 42: "**The Festival's End and the Final Wish.**" (祭りの終わりと、最後の願い。, *Matsuri no Owari to, Saigo no Negai.*)

## Gallery

### Volume covers

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* Italian
* Korean
* Polish
* Spanish (Spain)
* Thai
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### Miscellaneous

【7月17日発売】『ささやくように恋を唄う』（著：竹嶋えく）３巻発売記念PVVolume 3 release commemorative PV

## Notes

1. ↑ Also known as ***Whispering you a love song*** as seen on the cover of the Japanese version.