Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school’s astronomy observatory.
Makoto Ojiro Books
October 3, 1982
Ojima Makoto crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of growing up. His work often explores themes of love, friendship, and the search for identity, presented with a unique blend of humor and poignancy. Readers are drawn to his relatable characters and his ability to capture the emotional nuances of everyday life. His narrative style is characterized by its gentle pacing and keen observation of social dynamics.
Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school’s astronomy observatory.
Insomniacs After School, Vol. 8
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
In a quest for solace, two restless teenagers forge a deep bond while seeking refuge in their school's astronomy observatory. As they navigate their sleepless nights, they explore the cosmos and their own struggles, discovering friendship and understanding amidst the stars. This poignant tale highlights themes of connection, the search for identity, and the comfort found in shared experiences.
Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school's astronomy observatory.Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. Nakami discovers that the observatory, once used by the defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap-but he's not alone. Nakami and his new friend Isaki Magari find comfort in each other while coping with insomnia.Summer is swiftly approaching for sleepless high schoolers Nakami and Magari. Now members of their school's revived astronomy club, they're busy preparing for their first official club event, a meteor shower watch party! The city's annual fireworks festival is also coming up, and Nakami has promised to go with Magari. Every sleepless night brings the two closer, and their first high school summer promises to strengthen their bond even more...
Insomniacs After School, Vol. 7
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
In a quest for solace, two restless teenagers forge a bond while seeking refuge in their school's astronomy observatory. Their shared experiences under the stars lead to deep conversations and self-discovery, exploring themes of friendship, loneliness, and the search for meaning in their lives. The observatory becomes a sanctuary where they confront their fears and dreams, ultimately transforming their perspectives on the world around them.
Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school's astronomy observatory.Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap-but he's not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely things. The school forces the insomiacs' re-formed astronomy club to operate as a proper club. The problem is, neither Nakami-its new president-nor the club's adviser know a thing about astronomy. Yui Shiromaru, once a prize-winning astrophotographer, now the manager of a small-town video arcade, might just be the person they need.
Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school's astronomy observatory.Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. Nakami discovers that the observatory, once used by the defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap-but he's not alone. Nakami and his new friend Isaki Magari find comfort in each other while coping with insomnia.After discovering the source of Magari's insomnia, Nakami and Magari implement a new nighttime routine, hoping to improve their sleep. With the Perseid meteor shower viewing party and the national photo contest still to come, it's shaping up to be a very eventful summer for this pair of insomniacs!
Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school’s astronomy observatory.
Insomniacs After School, Vol. 9
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
In a quest for solace, two restless teenagers bond over their shared sleeplessness at their school's astronomy observatory. Amidst the stars, they navigate personal struggles and discover friendship, exploring themes of connection and self-discovery. Their nighttime adventures lead them to confront their fears and aspirations, ultimately revealing the transformative power of companionship under the vastness of the universe.
Bewegendes Abenteuer unterm Sternenhimmel – Zwei Teenager im Kampf gegen die Schlaflosigkeit! Ganta ist mit seiner stets gereizten Art bei seinen Mitschüler*innen extrem unbeliebt. Niemand ahnt jedoch, dass seine üble Laune auf seine Schlafstörung zurückzuführen ist. Nacht für Nacht liegt er hellwach in seinem Bett und bekommt kein Auge zu. Doch alles ändert sich, als er bei den Vorbereitungen für das Schulfest auf das verlassene Observatorium stößt. Die Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit machen den Ort zum idealen Schlafplatz – wäre da nicht die Tatsache, dass seine Klassenkameradin Isaki Magari bereits dort schläft! Im Gegensatz zu Ganta ist Isaki eine überaus fröhliche Natur und in der Schule bei allen beliebt. Doch die beiden verbindet dasselbe Problem: Sie leiden an Schlaflosigkeit. Um ihren neuen Schlafplatz nicht zu verlieren, gründen sie einen Astronomieclub und stoßen dabei auf neue Hobbys. Zwischen Sternenbildern, Fotografie und neuen Bekanntschaften kommen sich die beiden immer näher. Wer nicht schlafen kann, macht halt die Nacht zum Tag!
