Cozy and Heartwarming

As someone who loves the manga this was a great short watch!

I do have to say I wish it had was more episodes. They wrapped it up nicely and pacing was great, but I would’ve liked to see Nomoto and Kasuga develop more like they do in the manga. I also went into the drama hoping to see Yako since I loved her in the manga. I love that Nomoto has an asexual lesbian friend who also has a passion for food, and I was sad to not see her.

Otherwise though, I really like how this was done! The cinematography was great. I enjoyed all the acting. They stayed pretty close to the original source material and I had the same feelings watching it as I did reading it. I will forever love the simplicity of the plot and the commentary on women and our relationships with food. I definitely recommend checking this out — and the manga too!

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Amazing Representation

As someone on the aroace spectrum this was an important drama for me. It was easily the best representation I’ve seen in media, and I hope more comes to be as years pass. The writers and actors did an incredible job making Sakuko and Satoru feel like they could be real people. All of their struggles and worries were /real./

I am very fond of the ending. The pacing and build to Satoru’s character hit just like it was meant to. Although the relationship between Sakuko and Satoru is unconventional, it works for them personally. Aroace people all have a situation special to them, and this captured that which I adore.

I also love that Kazu became a proper supporter in Sakuko’s life versus when they were dating. It was nice to see someone who was initially confused and in denial eventually come to understand and accept this part of Sakuko, especially when Sakuko lost Chizuru as a friend.

This drama made me more hopeful about my lack of attraction and I’m thankful for that. This story will definitely stay with me for a long time.

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