Kitchen

Summary

«Kitchen» is the story of a young woman named Mikage Sakurai, who finds herself alone after her grandmother's death. She finds solace in the kitchen, where she feels most at ease. Mikage is invited to live with Yuichi Tanabe, a young man who knew her grandmother. Yuichi lives with his mother, who is actually his father, having undergone gender transition. A deep friendship develops between Mikage and Yuichi as they navigate the challenges of loss and finding their place in the world. The book explores themes of loneliness, loss, love, and the strength of human connections, while also showing how the kitchen and food can be sources of comfort and joy.