Starred Review In America, the struggle for equal rights for LGBTQ people is a part of the national conversation. But in Japan, LGBTQ individuals are still largely closeted and socially invisible. Into this culture walks Mike, a large, friendly Canadian and the widower of Yuichi's gay brother. Feeling obligated to ask Mike to stay in his home, Yuichi, a single parent, is dismayed when Mike, who is out, open to questions, and secure in his identity, befriends his young daughter. Yuichi's low-level homophobia is tempered by his daughter's unquestioning acceptance of her new favorite uncle. As the days progress and his daughter continues to naively ask personal questions, Yuichi begins to see Mike, who is clearly grieving, as a complete person instead of a stereotype and to examine his relationship with his brother before and after he came out. Tagame is best known for bara manga, and the men in this story are solid and muscular, a far cry from the long, willowy character designs often found in manga. The art is crisp, and the characters' faces expressive, allowing the reader to see their hurt, confusion, and relief. While there is some nudity, it's never sexualized. A sensitive exploration of the transition some families go through when a family member comes out and a possible entry point for those needing to start conversations of their own.