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Mao’s new stepmother, who is dedicated to winning his trust through home-cooked meals and sincere kindness.
Mao’s father, whose sudden remarriage sets the plot in motion.
is a single-episode Original Video Animation (OVA) released in late 2017. Adapted from a visual novel by AliceSoft, the anime explores complex themes of grief, family restructuring, and burgeoning romance through the lens of a young man navigating life after a significant loss. Plot Synopsis
The protagonist, a college student dealing with long-term grief and social anxiety.
Shiori is portrayed as the "perfect mother" archetype: kind, an exceptional cook, and possessing a gentle character. As she attempts to provide Mao with the maternal affection he lacked for years, Mao finds his initial bewilderment evolving into romantic and sexual attraction. Character Overview The animation features a small, focused cast:
Naomi Hayakawa (also credited as Kazuo Tomizawa in some databases). Studio: Office TakeOut.
A secondary character who appears in the series. Production Details Release Date: October 27, 2017.
Mao’s new stepmother, who is dedicated to winning his trust through home-cooked meals and sincere kindness.
Mao’s father, whose sudden remarriage sets the plot in motion.
is a single-episode Original Video Animation (OVA) released in late 2017. Adapted from a visual novel by AliceSoft, the anime explores complex themes of grief, family restructuring, and burgeoning romance through the lens of a young man navigating life after a significant loss. Plot Synopsis
The protagonist, a college student dealing with long-term grief and social anxiety.
Shiori is portrayed as the "perfect mother" archetype: kind, an exceptional cook, and possessing a gentle character. As she attempts to provide Mao with the maternal affection he lacked for years, Mao finds his initial bewilderment evolving into romantic and sexual attraction. Character Overview The animation features a small, focused cast:
Naomi Hayakawa (also credited as Kazuo Tomizawa in some databases). Studio: Office TakeOut.
A secondary character who appears in the series. Production Details Release Date: October 27, 2017.