Series by 日下直子

Chiyo Misugi, a strong-willed and affluent schoolgirl, meets Yoshiko Tanabe, a talented but impoverished artist, in Taisho-era Japan. The two form an unlikely bond, united by their desire to challenge the restrictive norms of a male-dominated society. Using Yoshiko’s artistic skills, they begin creating picture stories to express women’s perspectives, starting with simple caricatures. Their creative partnership evolves as they experiment with techniques like speech bubbles and dynamic layouts, navigating societal pushback. Together, Chiyo and Yoshiko embark on a spirited journey to carve out their voices through art and friendship.

Takumi, Yoshii, and Naotsugu are single fathers raising children under different circumstances. Their needs align, so they decide to share both a home and childcare. Living together lets them divide daily parenting work while confronting problems that none of them can solve alone. Their household becomes an experiment in building family through cooperation rather than blood ties. The early focus stays on practical childcare, clashing habits, and the support that grows between the fathers.