Kanako Nishi

A história de Nikuko e Kikuko, uma mãe solteira e sua filha de 11 anos que vivem suas vidas como podem. Descontraída, alegre, apaixonada e sempre pronta para comer algo delicioso, a mãe Nikuko leva consigo seu lema: “O simples é tudo!” Seu jeito alegre e ousado acaba deixando sua filha Kikuko, à beira da puberdade, em situações constrangedoras. Sem ter nada em comum, exceto viverem juntas em um barco no porto, as coisas começam a mudar quando um grande segredo é revelado.

Three siblings share a home with their parents living a happy life. The oldest one is good-looking guy, which is something of a contrast from his younger brother who is at school. The youngest one is the girl and has two brothers to protect her. And then there is Sakura, the family's dog who is always by their side. The fate of this quirky but happy family changes drastically after Hajime, the family's hero-like figure, encounters a tragic accident...

A 5th grade elementary school student meets a transfer student who has a mysterious charm about her. He then learns her big secret.

Kokko is a third grade elementary school student. Even though she has a family who loves her, Kokko is full of dissatisfaction and she admires loneliness.

Married couple Aiko Tsumari and Ayumu Muko live a happy and peaceful life. Aiko is bit naive, while Ayumu works as a not so popular novelist. One day, a letter arrives for Ayumu. Because of this letter, the couple become estranged...