In the near future of 20XX, “Beast-people (Jūjin)” quietly blend into human society. Although their appearance is close to human, they are, as their name suggests, beings with animal characteristics, still kept at a distance from society, living under special management. In the midst of this, Tsunagu, a Beast-person boy, arrives at the high school attended by the protagonist, Mari, as a “special student.” Tsunagu, who has just stepped into the human world, and Mari, who lives within human society. This encounter begins to significantly move the two's destinies.

While initially confused by the “Beast-person” she encounters for the first time, Mari gradually opens her heart to Tsunagu's kindness and purity. Tsunagu, on the other hand, is attracted by the “sweet scent” he feels from Mari, and is captivated by the human-like warmth and strength within her. Their distance gradually shortens, and the way their hearts Tsunagu-connects every time they spend time together in the same classroom is depicted very carefully. Especially in the scene where they are locked in a storage room, the feelings of the two explode all at once, creating a quiet yet deeply moving tension.

The appeal of this work lies not just in the interspecies romance, but also in its earnest confrontation of social issues like “discrimination” and “prejudice.” Students who don't welcome Tsunagu's presence, the curious stares of those around them. Even in the face of these obstacles, Mari and Tsunagu simply believe in the pure “feeling of caring for the other person” and strive to overcome the walls. The phrase “Kimi to Koete Koi ni naru” in the title condenses such feelings, leaving a heartwarming afterglow after reading.

While being an unusual combination of Beast-person x Human, “Kimi to Koete Koi ni naru” delicately depicts the inner “connection of hearts,” resulting in a romance drama that anyone can empathize with. The characters' expressions and the pacing are also extremely careful, and you will surely find yourself increasingly drawn into the emotions as you read. I sincerely hope that many people will read this story, which is sweet, poignant, and sometimes heartbreaking.