He was a single father to Tsumugi, sharing a home with her and navigating the demands of daily life. A man of little culinary skill, he relied on frozen meals and convenience store lunches for his daughter. But an unexpected opportunity aro…

A disquiet settled upon him at the thought of meeting Kotori outside of class. Was it proper, this one-on-one arrangement with a student? Yet, Tsumugi was too young to grasp such formalities, and the allure of promised pork soup proved a po…

A shadow had fallen over Kotori, dimming even the promise of a cherished meal. The aroma of Hamburg steak, long anticipated, failed to lift her spirits. The joy had vanished from her day, and with it, her appetite for good cooking. Could …

She loathed vegetables, a sentiment shared by many a child. Especially the green ones – those bitter peppers were her particular nemesis. Could anyone truly enjoy them? Kouhei and Kotori resolved to investigate. Their solution? A savory gra…

She found doughnuts perplexing. Were they a mere indulgence, or something more substantial? The answer arrived unexpectedly when Kotori and her father embarked on the creation of homemade doughnuts, a culinary feat previously unknown to her…

A delightful notion sparked within her: a gyoza party! The thought of gathering all her friends – every face familiar from daycare, plus Kotori, Shinobu, and even Yagi – filled her with glee. But a small detail presented a snag. Being just …

A shadow had fallen over the household. Tsumugi, with a heart full of concern, resolved to bring comfort to her ailing father. She would journey to Kotori's house, undeterred by the perils that lay in wait – the sharp teeth of sharks, the e…

Kouhei yearned to do something special for his daughter. His initial plan was met with resistance, so he settled on recreating one of his wife’s cherished dishes. Tsumugi, however, selected a grown-up’s fare: squid and taro stew. Kouhei met…

The classroom buzzed with the comforting aroma of simmering curry, a scent reminiscent of home. The children diligently stirred their pots, mimicking the familiar motions of their parents. Yet, Tsumugi’s version held a surprising twist – pl…

Kouhei arrived with an ice chest brimming with fish, a grin splitting his face. He was eager to watch the transformation begin. But crafting namerou—or, as Kotori playfully called it, "fish hamburg steak"—required a skill Kouhei lacked: fil…

The school play loomed, and Tsumugi harbored a secret ambition: to embody Mr. Galigali, the beloved mascot of her favorite television program. But her friends had other ideas, envisioning her as a magical girl instead. When Kouhei attempted…

The anniversary of Tsumugi’s mother’s passing arrived, and she and Kouhei journeyed to the countryside for the funeral. Exhausted upon their return, Kouhei was unable to prepare dinner, so they sought solace at an okonomiyaki restaurant. Ho…