Soba ni Ite mo Iinda ze

Lisa finds herself unable to let go of her lingering feelings for a longtime crush. When he unexpectedly asks her to look after a certain brat, she accepts the request despite her unresolved emotions. The child in question is Kaede, a surprisingly capable young person who excels at household chores and possesses an exceptional talent for cooking. Though they come from different walks of life and seem like an unlikely pair, Lisa and Kaede quickly discover that they get along remarkably well, forming a comfortable and genuine bond as they share their daily routines. However, beneath this newfound domestic harmony lies a troubling mystery. Kaede has no home to return to, raising urgent questions about the circumstances that left the talented youngster homeless in the first place. As Lisa navigates her unexpected role as a caretaker, she must also confront the emotional weight of her own unrequited affection. Caught between uncovering the truth behind Kaede’s difficult situation and gathering the courage to finally confess her feelings to the man she has loved for so long, Lisa faces a delicate balancing act. Her journey becomes one of compassion, self-discovery, and the quiet hope that both she and Kaede might find the stability they have been missing.