Series by 雪本愁二

Sōjirō, a dedicated employee at a confectionery company, and his wife, Makoto, open their home to Kuriko, a quiet and reserved foster child who only responds with a simple "n." Struggling with his own fragmented memories of childhood, Sōjirō finds it challenging to connect with Kuriko. However, when Kuriko shows a spark of curiosity toward his passion for baking sweets, a unique bond begins to form. Through the simple act of creating treats together, this unlikely family discovers the warmth of trust and the joy of belonging.

A decade after sea creatures began turning into giant threats, Natsuzo is caught in a city disaster. A girl with shark hand puppets rushes in and saves him with a shark-themed punch. She later transfers into his class as Ichika. Despite her heroic entrance, she is timid, clumsy, and afraid of the enormous sea beasts. Natsuzo is inspired by her courage and wants to become strong enough to protect her.