Author(s): Gido Amagakure

Manga

A single dad and a little girl learn the magic of cooking to bring families together in this manga that inspired a hit anime.

Growing Pains

Tsumugi's growing up fast, and the more she wants to do, the more complications K hei has to deal with--from misunderstandings at school to the major milestone of Tsumugi's first bicycle. Kotori's life is getting busier, too, and it's not just because of her burgeoning ambitions: Her family situation may be about to change. But despite all the hustle and bustle of their lives, the delights of food and cooking (sukiyaki, udon, and more ) sustain all three.