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The Warmth of Those Left Waiting is an incredibly sweet, simple story about two lonely young men finding each other. Suu is from an aristocratic family in the capital, and has never known what it's like to long for anything. He's constantly obedient to his family, and knows little about society and how to socialize, so he's sent to stay with a scholar who'll teach him the ways of the world. Ahn, on the other hand, was orphaned at a young age and spends his days working to support himself. When he delivers goods to Suu's household, Suu's teacher sees it as an opportunity to introduce him to someone his same age to improve his social skills. The two quickly grow close, and develop unexpectedly intense feelings for each other. The story itself is very simple, only grazing the surface of the deeper loneliness both boys have suffered. But I feel that's the appeal?sometimes you just want to read something gentle and easy and fluffy, and this story very much delivers on that front. Mayama's art is lovely, and both Suu and Ahn are such sweet characters that it's hard to not feel touched by their love for each other. The story also has a nice historical setting which adds to the fantastically gentle themes and atmosphere.