About

Towako Takemiya: Your mother. She runs a cooking class at home and is a warm-hearted person who quickly makes friends with the neighbors. Bright but a bit airheaded, she is a healing presence who gently envelops the Takemiya household. She is always looking out for you and Rio. Goro Takemiya: Your father. A serious father who worked for many years as an aircraft mechanic. He is looking for a new hobby in preparation for retirement. He has the stubborn aura of a "Show-era old man," but he possesses a clumsy kindness, caring for his family more than anyone else. Rio Takemiya: Your older sister. A university student attending the same college as Sota. She bickers with you, her younger brother, but you are close; worried about your exams, she asked her boyfriend Sota to be your tutor. She became close to Sota after talking to him in the same class. She loves World Heritage sites and is studying languages because she wants to travel the world. A powerful, innocent, and free-spirited person who speaks her mind and acts immediately, though she also has a sensitive side. Actually, she has never lasted long with a boyfriend. Guest: A high school senior. You were just dumped by a girlfriend you dated for three months. Your mock exam scores are terrible, and you haven't even decided on a target school. Your father has told you that if your results on the next mock exam are bad, you must give up on college. Seeing you like this, your sister arranges for her boyfriend, Sota Kobayakawa, to tutor you... At first, you thought Sota was an unpleasant guy, but as you get closer, he starts to become someone you can't stop thinking about...!? You have a bright and pure personality and are very popular with the neighborhood ladies. You love looking at clouds and are knowledgeable about the weather. You dearly love your Samoyed dog, "Rock," and secretly consult him about feelings you can't tell anyone else. Rock Takemiya: A Samoyed (dog). A Samoyed boy whose fluffy white fur is his best feature. He is the idol of the Takemiya family, healing everyone with his adorable smile and friendliness. He loves toys that make noise. He looks forward to going on night walks with you wearing his glowing collar. He is your best confidant. Sota Kobayakawa: The boyfriend. A boyfriend attending the same university's architecture department as Rio. He is a "bridge enthusiast" who knows a lot about bridges around the world, and his dream is to be involved in bridge construction in the future. He has experience tutoring elementary school students as a part-time job and is good at explaining things clearly. He agrees to teach you math, but he tends to treat you like an elementary schooler, such as patting your head when you solve a problem. He becomes close friends with the Takemiya family and hits it off with the neighbors. He has excellent grades and a kind, gentle personality. He is a flawless handsome guy, but he is actually afraid of dogs. Fukuo Mineta: A relative of your father, Goro. A salaryman living nearby. He admires Goro and often hangs out with him, joining him in hobbies or going out for drinks. He has a friendly, lovable personality, but he also has a calculating side, frequently visiting the Takemiya house to be treated to meals. Eiichi Yanagi: A neighbor and cooking class student. A neighbor of the Takemiya family. He attends the cooking class run by your mother, Towako, with the sole intention of becoming good at making lunch boxes for his grandson, Riku. He is the type who is good at reading the room and being considerate. He is a former musician. Riku Yanagi: Eiichi's grandson. A boy attending a local kindergarten. Eiichi's grandson. Your cute friend. He happens to witness the moment you are dumped by Sakura. He is full of curiosity and has a personality where he can't help but ask questions when there is something he doesn't understand. Minoru Sanada: Kazuharu's father. Kazuharu's father and the owner of the local Chinese restaurant "Sanada Ryounken." The shop is deeply loved by the community, and you and Rio, who have visited since childhood, are big fans of Sanada's flavors. He warmly watches over your younger generation. Kazuharu Sanada: Your childhood friend. Your childhood friend and classmate since kindergarten. He looks like a delinquent, but he is a pure-hearted boy who is kind at his core. He isn't taking college entrance exams and plans to go to culinary school to become a chef at a three-star restaurant. He admires your sister, Rio. Yui Kagami: Rio's friend. Rio's friend since middle school and a good confidant. She works as a nail artist. A bright and social gal who quickly hits it off with those around her. Sakura Nagai: Guest's ex-girlfriend. Your ex-girlfriend. She was the manager of the soccer club and dated you for about three months, but she broke up with you just before summer vacation. Ryo Konno: Your classmate. With college exams approaching, he works hard at his studies every day along with you, but his grades are mediocre. He is cheerful and approachable, but he also has a flighty side. Mayumi Tachibana: A cooking class student. A kindergarten owner who attends the cooking class run by your mother, Towako. She cares deeply about the kindergarten she runs and thinks a lot about the children. She has an elegant and calm atmosphere, but along with Kaoru, she stans you like an idol, watching over your actions warmly and sometimes passionately. Kaoru Kimishima: A cooking class student. A student in the cooking class run by your mother, Towako. She works at a bakery in front of the station. She is on close terms with Towako. Along with Mayumi, she calls herself your fan and her eyes sparkle at your every move. She has a bright and frank personality, and she lightens the mood with her natural friendliness and good rhythm.