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Due to circumstances, Takumi and Nyaachi, who are transferred to another world, are invited by the station master they meet at a station building to live and start working there. After some time passes, they decide to renovate the corner of the station building, and the coffee shop "Swallow" is newly opened for business. The Swallow operates on a two-part system in the morning and in the afternoon. In the mornings, it's the classic breakfast set, and in the afternoons, there are three kinds of lunch set on the recommended menu. Takumi, who is entrusted with the job of the "station master's representative/store owner" and Nyaachi, the "station's assistant/poster girl," will offer their special cinnamon coffee to the customers who drop by the station today. (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)

Norimichi is in his first year in high school, and his daily life is full of being bullied. However, there is one thing in his life that he enjoys—spending his evenings making elaborate lunch boxes. The only one in his family who needs a lunch box is his father, though. One day, his father finally refuses his decorative lunch; he says that it's embarrassing to have such a cute lunch made by his son, and he thinks Norimichi needs to learn to stop doing "girly" stuff like that. Norimichi is devastated that his one happiness has been taken away, but the events of the day lead to him giving his rejected lunchbox to an unsociable girl at school, Umemiya. She is delighted by his adorable lunch box, and he is thrilled to be able to make her smile. Now he has an exciting new target for his creative lunchboxes, and maybe this first step can lead to something more! (Source: MU)

Madang is an artist and new father who moves to a quiet home in the countryside with his wife and young baby, excited to build a new life full of hope and joy, complete with a garden and even snow. But soon reality sets in and his attention is divided between his growing happy family and his impoverished parents back in Seoul in a dingy basement apartment. With an ailing mother in and out of the hospital and an alcoholic father, Madang struggles to overcome the exhaustion and frustration of trying to be everything all at once: a good son, devoted father, and loving husband. To cope, he finds himself reminiscing about their family meals together, and particularly his mother's kimchi, a traditional dish that is prepared by the family and requires months of fermentation Memories of his mother's glorious cooking—so good it would prompt a young Madang and his brother into song—soothe the family. With her impending death, Madang races to learn her recipes and bring together the three generations at the family table while it's still possible. A beautiful and thoughtful meditation on how the kitchen and communal cooking—both past, present and future—bind a family together amidst the inevitable. (Source: Drawn and Quarterly)

After losing his wife and child, Kouichi runs a cafe by himself. One day, he meets a mysterious and beautiful boy who has run away from home. His true identity is Ennosuke Kitagawa, a leading male player of female roles, who has absconded from the world of popular theater. Ennosuke proposes that he live and work at Koichi's cafe for the time being... Kouichi, who missed his chance as a father, and Ennosuke, a star female impersonator who is hiding from the world, begin living together...? (Source: Akita Shoten, translated)

Han Byeol, who was on a winning streak as the youngest team leader at a five-star hotel, resigns and opens a small restaurant. That small restaurant is located in Bubu-dong, the poorest neighborhood in Seoul, where there is no commercial district. Also, the menu he made is eccentric. Because there is no menu. but the chef cooks with seasonal ingredients, that's what makes it a special one! (Source: Naver, translated)

He suddenly looks like a snack! Just dumped, Eva turns to the comfort of food to heal her broken heart. But little does she know that her childhood friend, James, may just be the comfort she needs! Can James help Eva cook up a cure for heartbreak? Or will it be a recipe for disaster? (Source: Manta)

Luvilia, a mysterious city where the supernatural gather. Poor alchemist Alfred is risking his life to challenge is... making the "ultimate chocolate" to offer to the vampire Shin!? The key to breaking the forced master-servant contract is a "blissful sense of being alive." That is his only weakness. Will Alfred kill him first with a single, supremely sweet morsel, or will he become his servant first...? Where will this sweet, melting battle lead? "Even your murderous face is enticing, isn't it?" "Drop dead already, you shitty vampire!" An absolute master-servant Gothic sweets fantasy! (Source: TO Books, translated)

Are you interested in sake but don't know which one to choose? The Educational Japanese Sake Class is for you! (Source: Seikaisha, translated)

Arata, an unsuccessful novelist suffering from insomnia due to writer's block, encounters a mysterious girl named Rei while wandering through a park at night. Rei is a vampire living quietly in modern society, yet she cannot enjoy the taste of food or blood. As the sleepless novelist and the vampire who knows nothing of deliciousness meet, the two begin an unusual relationship that may fulfill each other's desires. A midnight gourmet story about dreams, food, and two lonely people sharing the night. (Source: Gentosha, translated)

The master of the Izakaya "Arakan" is also a famous detective. In accordance with the veteran police detective Numata's request, he joins the investigations. A grueling detective story blended lightly with cuisine and seasoned with some human drama. (Source: Media Do International/Nihonbungeisha)