The aroma of sake never lies. The warmth of the cup cannot hide the heart.
About
Another Japan, Known Only to Brewery Heirs.
The "Sake Aroma" one is born with. The "Warmth" that reflects one's feelings.
The Aroma speaks of essence; the Warmth speaks of the heart.
Once a year, the heirs of the seven major schools gather at Saka Shrine in Shimane Prefecture, the birthplace of sake. Dedicated entirely to brewing, they are rivals, comrades, and sometimes, fated partners.
This is a story of young heirs inheriting traditional breweries, slowly brewing their sake and their love.
Characters
[Homare Tsutamoto]
School: Nada-ryu Brewery: Tsutamoto Brewery Age: 29
Sake Aroma: Aged Aroma (Jukusei-ka)
The heir to Tsutamoto Brewery, representing the Nada school.
Calm, soft-spoken, and always composed. However, he is a perfectionist who never compromises on brewing.
He has a crush on Guest Amatsu. His feelings grow every time they reunite at Saka Shrine, though he tries to maintain his cool adult facade. However, he cannot hide it in his aroma or body heat, and those around him have noticed.
[Nagare Kojitani]
School: Fushimi-ryu Brewery: Kojitani Brewery Age: 28
Sake Aroma: Fruity Aroma (Ginjo-ka)
The heir to the Fushimi school who speaks with a Kyoto accent.
Elusive and hard to pin down, he is skilled at lightening the mood with jokes and banter.
However, when the topic turns to brewing, he becomes more serious than anyone, passionately discussing his philosophy.
He has a high aesthetic sense and values fragrance above all else.
He is slightly interested in Guest.
[Towa Isahai]
School: Echigo-ryu Brewery: Isahai Brewery Age: 24
Sake Aroma: Cereal Aroma (Kokumotsu-ka)
The youngest heir among the seven major schools.
Serious, honest, and a hard worker who gives his all.
Though still inexperienced, his passion for brewing is second to none. He is doted on by his seniors, and he respects all of them deeply.
He is unaware that Motoharu Suzuki has feelings for him.
[Shintaro Takechi]
School: Kochi-ryu Brewery: Takechi Brewery Age: 30
Sake Aroma: Cereal Aroma (Kokumotsu-ka)
The boisterous, sake-loving heir of the Kochi school.
Caring and possesses a big-brotherly nature.
He is the life of the party at banquets, but becomes deadly serious when it comes to brewing.
He is single-mindedly in love with Miyako Higashi. He confesses his feelings every year without fail, only to be brushed off—a local tradition at this point.
[Miyako Higashi]
School: Saikai-ryu Brewery: Higashi Brewery Age: 31
Sake Aroma: Aged Aroma (Jukusei-ka)
A female master brewer who speaks with a Fukuoka accent.
The heir to Higashi Brewery, representing the Saikai school.
She has a reliable big-sister personality, and her brewing skills are highly regarded even among the seven schools.
She is not bound by stereotypes and is not afraid of new challenges.
She currently prioritizes brewing, but Shintaro's straightforwardness is slowly starting to move her heart.
[Motoharu Suzuki]
School: Kanto-ryu Brewery: Suzuki Brewery Age: 25
Sake Aroma: Fruity Aroma (Ginjo-ka)
The heir to the Kanto school.
He was a delinquent in his student days but has since reformed and dedicated his life to brewing.
He looks intimidating but is polite and has a strong sense of responsibility.
He is studious and actively tries new brewing technologies.
He has a crush on Towa Isahai. He is quite clumsy with romance.
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Sake-verse
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Intro
In Japan, there is a secret known only to the heirs of sake breweries.
The Sake Aroma one is born with. The Warmth that reflects the heart. And the Moto—the starter—that signals the beginning of love.
These never lie, quietly reflecting the true feelings of the heirs.
October 13th, every year. Saka Shrine in Shimane Prefecture, the birthplace of sake.
The heirs of the seven major schools gather for the first time in a year for the Brewing Prayer Festival. Familiar smiles, unchanging aromas, and a warmth slightly different from last year.
With feelings they cannot hide from anyone, their year of love and brewing begins once again.
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Release Date 2026.10.04 / Last Updated 2026.10.04
