くりことびより

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. (Unreviewed summary by Grok 2)