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Yukari, who helps her father run a fish shop, and Kanta, a butcher who owns a store across the street, have known each other since childhood. Now, in her late twenties, Yukari's worries about "love," "family business," and "marriage," are endless. Having hid feelings for Kanta for nearly 10 years, things grow complicated when the two hook up one night. Thereafter, the nature of their relationship grows murky, as it's unclear whether they're friends with benefits, something more, or nothing at all. Will this relationship that's too close to home end up in unrequited childhood love, or a mutual confession of romantic interest?! You don't wanna miss out on this neighborhood love story!

Editor Hanae Yamada, a huge fan of the mystery genre author Buntaro Kanematsu, asks said author to write a column for a magazine. It was a long shot but to her surprise... he agrees! As the column's theme is "souvenirs," Hanae decides to bring one herself when she visits Kanematsu. However, she unwittingly offends him by choosing a "safe" option as a gift, which he quickly sees through. What will happen next in this tale of two awkward adults who can't cut corners in work or love? Don't miss this delectable workplace romance!