In a 'A Silent Voice' fanfic, what if Shoya is deaf?

Shoko and Shoya's relationship in 'A Silent Voice' manga is quite remarkable. It begins on a rocky note, but as the story unfolds, they learn from each other and their relationship becomes one of mutual growth and healing.

In this fanfiction, the deaf character could be a new student at Shouya's school. Shouya, having had his own experiences of being an outcast, feels a connection and decides to befriend the deaf student. They face challenges together, like dealing with bullies who don't understand the deaf student's situation. Through their friendship, Shouya also grows as a person and learns more about empathy.

Maybe the deaf character has a dream, like becoming a dancer. Shouya supports the dream and they start training together. However, they face many setbacks because of the deaf character's disability. But with Shouya's determination and the deaf character's passion, they find ways to work around the problems. This could be a story about chasing dreams against all odds.

Redemption is a common theme. Given the nature of the original story, many fanfics explore how characters continue to seek redemption for their past actions. For example, Shoya's journey of making up for his bullying past.

A great Silent Voice fanfic idea could be a time - skip story. Imagine what the characters' lives are like years after the events of the movie. Have Shoya and Shoko stayed together? What about their careers? Maybe Shoya has become a sign language teacher, and Shoko is an artist. Or perhaps write a fanfic where a new character enters their lives, someone who doesn't know about their past but slowly uncovers it and helps them heal old wounds in new ways. You could also do a fanfic that's centered around the school events but with a magical twist, like a magical object that helps Shoko communicate more easily and changes the dynamics between the characters.

A fanfic could center around a trip they take together. They could go to a beautiful beach. Shouko would be excited to see the ocean for the first time, and Shouya would be there to make sure she has a great time. They might build sandcastles and collect seashells, and this simple trip could strengthen their relationship even more.

There could be a new friendship formed between characters that wasn't in the original. Maybe a character overcomes a major fear or achieves a personal goal.

It could focus on their daily lives and how they find joy and meaning in the simplest things. Or, it could involve a trip that leads to self-discovery for both. Also, there might be conflicts with other characters that bring out their protective sides for each other.

A fanfic plot could also be about Nishimiya's dreams and how Ishida helps her achieve them. Maybe she wants to be an artist, and Ishida uses his own skills and connections to help her. In the process, they get closer and their relationship blossoms into something more than just friendship.

In a fanfic, their relationship could also take a more romantic turn. Ishida, who has come a long way from his bullying days, might start to see Nishimiya in a new light. He could realize his true feelings for her as they spend more time together, perhaps helping each other with their personal growth and insecurities.