This is a short slice-of-life romance story with gourmet, love-triangle, comfort, and taboo relationship elements. It is a The Garden of Words kind of story, though perhaps a bit more personable and cheerful with a less serious undertone as both lead characters have an established background and connection with one another. The writing is a bit stilted and uses some unoriginal narrative devices and scenarios to create moments of adversity that the leading characters then 'overcome', or bond over.
What else? It is finely illustrated and emits a feel-good atmosphere for the majority of the reading time. The characters are likable, all the sweet and endearing kind. It is also somewhat informative and has some interesting recipe ideas and methods, though I have my doubts that it could replace any cookbook worth a damn, but the manga does a fine job illustrating the general processes behind the cooking.
I recommend this manga for anyone seeking a short, peaceful romance where everything works out. It could certainly serve as a little pick-me-up.
