Suu Morishita's 'Yubisaki to Renren' Volume 14 has achieved a significant milestone by reaching the top position on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, as announced on May 21. This marks the first time the series has topped the chart, reflecting its popularity among readers. The latest volume focuses on the love story between Yuki, a deaf college student, and her upperclassman, Itsuomi. In addition to its No. 1 ranking in e-books, it also secured the No. 3 spot in physical sales and No. 11 in e-commerce metrics. Following closely is 'Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Bokenroku' Volume 15, which debuted at No. 2. Mamoru Nagano's 'The Five Star Stories' Volume 19, celebrating its 40th anniversary, rose to No. 3 after leading in brick-and-mortar sales. Ryo Asai's 'In The Megachurch,' a winner of the 2026 Hon’ya Taisho, remains strong at No. 4. The Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 is a comprehensive chart that considers various sales metrics and social media engagement, providing a holistic view of book popularity in Japan.