Promising yet bland dish

'She loves to cook, she loves to eat' season 2 started out somewhat strong, but fizzled out towards the end because of it's repetitive structure. Even the side characters that took us away from the main narrative for a little while didn't add much needed seasoning to this rather bland dish. Yako was the most interesting introduction in season two, but she didn't add anything besides being Nomoto's confidant and creating an environment solely for the purpose of serving more communal dishes. Her asexuality wasn't explored at all besides her being adverse to touch? Wierd way to explain someone's asexuality. There are also arguments to be made that one can't be a asexual AND a lesbian, but that's a discussion for some other time.

Nomoto is an endearing character and very relatable, you can't help but want to root for her and succeed in her quest for love. She IS the show and the only reason why I kept tuning in, though I did find the storyline about her coming to terms with her sexuality and interest towards women a little mismatched for her age. The way she goes about it and the lack of self-knowledge feels almost juvenile and as if she didn't have a sexuality before the start of the story. I also can't help but feel that Nomoto and Totoko feel a tad... mismatched? Besides their love for food, what do they have in common? It's almost difficult to imagine how Totoko could have ignited such a flame within Nomoto, because she's truly one of the most boring love interests i've ever witnessed on screen. There, I said it. It was even worse when she had scenes together with Nagumo, it was like watching a tennis match between two individuals that couldn't hit a ball over the net. And again, their conversations also had a juvenile touch to them; two 12-year-olds talking about a first crush. I'm not saying things had to be more ''steamy'' or ''sexual'', but their actions could have matched their age a bit better. I am sure you guys know what I mean.

Nomoto and Totoko finally closeing the gap physically happened a little late and was something that should have happened earlier in the season to keep up the pace and create a more playful dynamic between the two. The veggie picking scene was bit of a let down in that regard. Though I suppose the ending did leave us with a promise for something more, something which hopefully comes to fruition in season 3 (if there is ever going to be another season). Japan rarely does multiple seasons of a show and them moving in together and touching lips (wouldn't even call it a kiss lmao) could be seen as a nice way to end things.

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