だがしかし

Kokonotsu Shikada, a high school boy in a rural town, runs his family’s small dagashi shop while dreaming of becoming a manga artist, despite his father Yo’s insistence that he inherit the business. Hotaru Shidare, an eccentric city girl obsessed with dagashi, arrives and challenges Kokonotsu to prove his knowledge of snacks, aiming to convince him to take over the shop. Their lively exchanges revolve around nostalgic treats like Umaibo and Ramune, blending humor with quirky facts about Japanese snacks. Kokonotsu’s friend Saya Endo, who harbors feelings for him, adds a layer of playful tension to their interactions. The trio’s comedic antics unfold in the shop, kicking off a lighthearted summer filled with dagashi-driven chaos. (Unreviewed summary by Grok 3)