[Requests Accepted] [PULLTOP] なついろレシピ [VJ012408]

The protagonist, Takefumi Morioka, lost his mother at a young age and has become estranged from his father, who lives abroad. He has lived straightforwardly, to the point where people around him say he was born in the wrong era. His life takes a drastic turn when he receives a letter from a girl claiming to be his daughter. Confused by the sudden appearance of a "younger sister," Takefumi heads to Shiratama Village, a mountain village in the highlands, where he meets the fragile-looking girl, Yuzu Yaehara, the sender of the letter. There, he finds a rustic diner converted from a watermill, blending into the surrounding scenery. Yuzu, having lost her only relative, her grandmother, is now all alone. It is said that if her brother Takefumi becomes her guardian, many problems will be solved. Due to his straightforward nature, Takefumi accepts Yuzu's wish without hesitation. The two, now hastily made siblings, begin to deepen their bond as they navigate their awkward cohabitation. — Two individuals trying to become siblings. — Two individuals evolving from siblings to lovers. Wrapped in the gentle flow of time and the warmth of the people around them, they start to work towards reopening their grandmother's diner, ultimately nurturing a true "home-cooked flavor" together. --- **Characters** **[Straightforward and Clumsy Newbie Chef]** ● Takefumi Morioka A kind, sincere, and clumsy person. His friends often say he was born in the wrong era due to his earnest nature. With a naturally stern face and a taciturn personality, he has often been misunderstood throughout his life. After suddenly taking on the role of guardian for his stepsister Yuzu, he strives to adapt to life in the countryside. He prefers a nostalgic, light soy sauce ramen. "I'll stay here as long as you want me to." **[The Disappointing Girl Under One Roof]** ● Yuzu Yaehara (CV: Hinako Ichikawa) The protagonist's stepsister. She has a deep attachment to her deceased grandmother's diner and is determined to reopen it, but her cooking skills are lacking, making her more of a disappointing figurehead who mainly handles menu planning and other intellectual tasks. She has a serious personality and often finds herself spinning her wheels while trying to do everything perfectly. She has a habit of taking notes on even the smallest things, which she records daily as "Yuzu Memo." Although she can only make instant noodles, she has her own quirks about it. "Go ahead and choose whatever you like. I’ll pour the hot water right in front of you!" **[Self-Proclaimed Trend Leader Full of Communication Skills]** ● Suzuna Sawarabi (CV: Yui Kusuhara) A bright and curious mood maker who talks a lot. She appears to be a light-hearted, trendy girl, but her heart is that of a pure-hearted maiden. Her trademark is a mischievous smile. Like her mother, she has a tendency to take care of others and is prone to jumping to conclusions. Her older sister has left the village for work, and she yearns for the city. She loves sweets but has a slightly offbeat perspective, such as calling baked sweet potatoes a dessert. "Every crisis is an opportunity! I don’t really get it, but I heard it on TV yesterday!" **[Bubbly Smiling Healing Little Angel]** ● Kogomi Sawarabi (CV: Hana Akino) Radiantly innocent and always wearing an angelic smile, she is Suzuna's younger sister. Skilled with her hands, she excels at peeling fruits and vegetables. She has a knack for practical wisdom and sometimes uses nostalgic phrases, earning her the nickname "Grandma Kogomi." She loves mountain vegetables and is slightly averse to egg whites. "One, two, three, four. Here you go, four tomatoes!" **[Cool Beauty Dreaming of Becoming a Hunter]** ● Ruka Ajigasawa (CV: Ichi Hatori) A girl who loves the mountains and dreams of becoming a hunter. With an excellent figure and being the oldest among her peers, she takes on the role of the older sister. She is not one to talk much, but she is caring and well-liked by Yuzu and the others. She is an expert at fishing and skilled at filleting fish. "On windy days, I feel calm. It's strange."