When high school chef Asaoka Mahiru starts living with his father's acquaintance, the aloof novelist Kitagawa Yoruko, their cohabitation takes an unexpected turn. As Mahiru tries to bond with Yoruko through his culinary skills, her nonchalant attitude and unconventional habits challenge their dynamic. Will Mahiru's efforts to bridge the gap between them succeed, or is their relationship doomed to remain at a standstill?