Yakumo-san wa Ezuke ga Shitai.

Yakumo-san wa Ezuke ga Shitai, written and illustrated by Satomi U, began its serialization in Square Enix's Young Gangan magazine in 2016. The series centers on the domestic and emotional connection between a young widow, Shuko Yakumo, and her high school neighbor, Shohei Yamato, whom she regularly feeds. The manga is noted for its gentle, slice-of-life tone, focusing on the preparation of food as a central language for comfort and intimacy between characters dealing with loneliness and personal loss.

Satomi U’s art style is characterized by expressive, soft character designs and detailed depictions of home-cooked meals, which serve as a visual anchor for the story’s themes of nourishment and companionship. The work has been well-regarded for its deliberate pacing and its departure from more frenetic romantic comedies, opting instead for a quiet, character-driven exploration of grief and growth. It eventually reached its conclusion in 2021, spanning several collected volumes that solidified its reputation as a respected entry in the seinen demographic.