Series by あいざわ遥

Kanae, a high school girl with dreams of becoming a novelist, balances her budding career with her feelings for her classmate Matsuki, a shy boy who secretly admires her. As Kanae takes bold steps to get closer to Matsuki, their mutual hesitance creates a slow, sweet dance of emotions. Surrounded by supportive friends, their story unfolds as a tender tale of young love, ambition, and the quiet courage it takes to connect in a world where every step toward each other feels like a wish to an angel.

After collapsing from overwork and landing in the hospital, career-driven Toko decides to leave her high-pressure city life behind, moving with her family to a quiet countryside town an hour from Tokyo. Her husband, Hiro, a passionate chef, opens a café, eager to start anew, but Toko struggles to reconnect with their daughter, Hana, whose distance has grown due to her past absence. As Toko navigates the challenges of rural living, from cultivating a potager garden with Hana to building bonds with the community, she discovers the healing power of family, nature, and second chances.