Natsumi Andō

"Nao has followed in her mother's footsteps to become a traditional Japanese sweets maker. Even at 21, her skills are unparalleled, landing her a spot at a world-class confectionary company. However, when she meets the young, handsome heir to the company, she recognized Tsubaki: her first friend, and the same boy who framed her mother for murder over a decade ago. As the only witness to the crime, Nao seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead...

"Even after her mother's passing, Nao continues to make wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, to feel less alone. All who have a taste of her confections are floored by the heart she imbues into her work, but being a no-name new talent summons the jealous ire of established family businesses like Kogetsuan. Moreover, Nao has married into Kogetsuan through Tsubaki, the contested heir to find out why he framed her mother for murder years ago. Now living...

"Following in her mother's footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she's about to take the industry by storm. With unparalleled artistry and a bright attitude, she gets an offer to work at a world-class confectionary company. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare. It's none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father's bloodied body...

"Nao decides to take a chance on Tsubaki's love and tell him that she's pregnant, but a series of revelations about the past shakes her resolve. Now, Nao knows she must leave Kogetsuan behind forever. Still, there's one last thing she has to do before her departure. As these turbulent events unfold, Tsubaki's ex-fiancée Shiori comes back into his life, further escalating tense situations. Will this tear Nao and Tsubaki apart for good?"--

Najika, a great cook who loves to make meals for those she cares about, is on the trail the boy who stole her heart as a child, and the only piece of evidence she has leads her to the prestigious Seika Academy.