In the bustling world of mochi, Tamako is a high school freshman balancing her passion for creating unique flavors at her family's shop with the complexities of growing up. With the support of her friends Kanna and Midori, who also have ties to the local business community, Tamako navigates the maze of adolescence. Emotions stir as she grapples with her friendship-turned-romance with Mochizou, a boy from a rival mochi store, and Midori starts questioning her own feelings. Amidst it all, a peculiar talking bird adds an air of mystery to their lives. Despite the whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties, one thing remains constant for Tamako: the comforting presence of sugary delights at Tamako Market, a sanctuary at the end of each eventful day.