Kitchen

Main Characters and Their Development

• Mikage Sakurai: The main protagonist, a young woman who finds herself alone after her grandmother's death. She finds comfort and peace in the kitchen, which becomes a symbol of home and safety for her. Throughout the story, Mikage learns to cope with loss and loneliness, finding support in new friends and discovering new life perspectives.
• Yuichi Tanabe: Mikage's friend who invites her to live with him and his mother after her grandmother's death. Yuichi also experiences loss as his mother passes away. He is kind and caring, helping Mikage deal with her grief, and in the process, they both find solace in each other.
• Eriko Tanabe: Yuichi's mother, a transgender woman who becomes an important figure in Mikage's life. Eriko has a vibrant and cheerful personality, supporting Mikage and Yuichi despite her own struggles. Her death becomes a pivotal moment in the protagonists' lives, prompting them to reevaluate their relationships and life goals.