"Kohei and Tsumugi have been spending peaceful days in the kitchen, but that doesn't mean there aren't any bumps in the road. Tsumugi has lots of chances to be a big girl with responsibilities, from running her first errand to wearing her first fancy dress. But when she makes some yummy mochi for a classmate whose mother is sick, it brings back painful memories. Kohei must balance protecting his daughter against letting her grow up and discover things...

"Kohei is a widower, and after his wife's passing, he's worked hard to raise his rambunctious daughter Tsumugi on his own. But it's gotten a bit easier thanks to a new friendship with his student, Kotori. Together, the two of them are teaching themselves-- and each other-- how to cook. Though they've had some successes, their greatest challenges await. Can they convince Tsumugi to eat the bell peppers she loathes so much? And can Kohei bring himself...