Suu Morishita's A Sign of Affection (Yubisaki to Renren) has exceeded 7.8 million copies in circulation worldwide, according to an announcement from Kodansha's Dessert magazine on Sunday.

The milestone marks strong momentum for the romance manga, which launched in Dessert back in July 2019. Morishita revealed earlier this year that the story is heading toward its climax, signaling readers should expect the narrative to wrap up in the coming months. The series just reached its 14th compiled book volume on May 13.

The manga follows Yuki, a college student whose life shifts when she meets Itsuomi, a multilingual fellow student. The catch: despite speaking three languages, Itsuomi doesn't know sign language—setting up the central dynamic as the two learn to communicate their feelings for each other.

A Sign of Affection already has a thriving anime presence. The adaptation debuted in January 2024 and streams on Crunchyroll, which also offers an English dub alongside the original Japanese audio. This dual availability has helped expose the story to international audiences, likely contributing to the manga's strong worldwide sales figures.

English readers can access the manga digitally through Kodansha USA Publishing and Kodansha's K MANGA service, ensuring the series remains accessible as it approaches its conclusion. With the anime still active and the manga in its final arc, the coming months should see heightened interest in how Morishita resolves Yuki and Itsuomi's relationship.

The 7.8 million copy milestone places A Sign of Affection among the notable success stories in contemporary manga, demonstrating the cross-media appeal that has become standard in the industry. As the manga nears its end, fans will likely be watching to see if an anime continuation follows Morishita's final chapters.