Our Dining Table: Seconds, Please! Vol. 2

僕らの食卓 [Bokura no Shokutaku] #3

by Mita Ori

Yutaka and Minoru have gone from friends to lovers and made a loving home for themselves and Tane-kun. As their relationship grows, so do their joys and worries, but one thing stays the same: they always have warm meals to share around the table. See how their little family shares love and delicious food in this collection of short stories!

Genres: Manga, LGBT, Romance, Graphic Novels, Queer, Contemporary, Boys Love

210 pages, Paperback

Published May 19, 2026

Reviews

[Sol · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

I cried like 5 times XD

[mina · Rating 5 out of 5]

there's something very heartwarming about the entire series, it was such a joy to read it

[Katryne · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5🌟

A nice simple story about two people who love each other and are trying their best in life. Its heartwarming to watch the two navigate normal life happenings while making sure to put each other first.

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love them your honor

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was expecting this volume to address more of Yutaka's strained relationship with his family, but I suppose it's more realistic that it didn't. In real life, people don't always get the warm and fuzzy reunions and apologies and discoveries that their families really do love them. Sometimes, like in Yutaka's case, they...just don't.

He did open his brother's letter eventually. And it essentially contained nothing. It was bland, devoid of any personal touches or an indication that his brother thought of him as family at all. Which Yutaka had kind of expected and would have ordinarily never touched because what would be the point of confirming how his brother actually felt about him.

He doesn't tell Minoru about it for a while, either, because there's not much to report. But he brings it up when Minoru starts feeling insecure about their relationship - whether he's Yutaka's first choice, or just the guy who got there first.

After all, Minoru was the one to confess, and it initially startled Yutaka, and maybe he just started dating him because he's so nice that he went along with it, and now he obviously cares about Minoru but if Yutaka's college friend Kanzaki had asked him out years ago they might be dating now instead...

Minoru's anxieties come really close to ruining the special birthday trip Yutaka had put so much effort into surprising him with, but they talk it out, as they needed to. Yutaka gets irritated at first - they've been dating for a year and he's not a pushover, why would Minoru even question his feelings like that - but calms down enough to explain what it is that he loves about Minoru and why he has no intention of choosing anyone else.

In essence, the two of them just need each other in very specific and very fulfilling ways. Yutaka never would've opened his brother's letter without Minoru's steady support and love. And because he has Minoru, the letter didn't hurt him that much once he did read it.

The Uedas are his family now too, and he doesn't have any plans to let them go.

In turn, Minoru loves (and needs) Yutaka's calm openness to and acceptance of everything. He's just not bothered by the things a lot of people would be - he takes big reveals in stride and embraces people the way they are. He never tries to hide Minoru or their relationship, and believes in him just as he is, and supports whatever growth and career he wants to pursue.

Tane also continues to be an important part of their family, with the two of them having serious conversations about when and how to move in together, when Minoru's little brother still relies on him an awful lot. I was a bit disappointed that they seem to be walking back on their plans - starting with split time seemed reasonable - but since Minoru's new job is taking him away for the spring, that's a pretty good test to see how Tane does without him for longer stretches. Maybe by the time he gets back, he and Yutaka will feel confident about starting off on their own.

There's no indication whether this story is ongoing, but it could definitely continue for quite a while. There aren't big dramatic issues to iron out, but it's not that kind of story - just a portrayal of a different sort of family structure and all the complications that go into that.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so cute! 🥺 Minoru and Yutaka are just so sweet. My heart can barely stand it!

I love seeing these two do ANYTHING. The wholesome family dynamics with Minoru's dad and Tane are also so cute! It just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

I also appreciated the bit of conflict we got between them. Minoru had some jealousy he had to work through because of one of Yutaka's old college friends. There was a bit of miscommunication because of these feelings of jealousy, but of course it all ultimately got resolved. I didn't mind having some tension in this otherwise super chill story.

My literal only complaint is about the fact that Minoru and Yutaka put off moving in together 😩 I find it completely ridiculous! Tane will be FINE! Little kids are resilient. It won't crush his hopes and dreams to have his older brother do a very normal thing which is move in with his boyfriend. It was even more annoying when it turned out Minoru got a job where he's going to be away for a training for a few months, so Tane still had to deal with some separation! UGH!

Anyway. I still don't regret reading this series at all. It's a very soothing read in contrast to some of the other BL I like to read lol

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute and I love the art. These two are so cute together and supportive. I love their relationship with his little brother, dad, and grandma. We get to see how they have grown into extremely important and reliable people in each other's lives. Food is still part but not as front and center in the story. The extra with the sweatshirt was sooo cute. I loved that and I hope that someday they do get to live together and do my fav trope, exchange rings.

5/6 stars

[KaneKane05 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series more with each volume. Minoru and Yutaka have such a healthy relationship. Such a wholesome and heartwarming story.

I can’t remember if this one done in the previous volume, but I noticed that the length of Minoru’s hair changes almost every chapter to show the seasons changing and the passage of time. His hair is short in the chapter where he gets a job interview to show that he cut it to be professional. I love that detail!

[Namratha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The return of my babies, Yutaka and Minoru.
And their constantly growing maturity as they navigate the various aspects of becoming a family while still remembering to cherish their own relationship.

Pure, soft gold. As always.

[Swathi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our Dining Table by Mita Ori
So cute. This series gives me such a warm feeling. The characters are so normal and ordinary but that is why the story is so compelling. I teared up a few times during this one!!

[Mari · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first volume will forever be my favorite because of the domestic dynamic. This volume explored a bit of the brothers' relationship, and how much they still need each other. I am grateful the series is still ongoing 🙇‍♀️

[ℂ ✧ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Són cuquis, està bé que allarguin el xiclet amb noves trames (anar-se'n a viure junts, el lligam tan fort entre germans, un antic company que desperta gelosia...) però fa la sensació que no s'avança gaire. Lectura Amena, personatges entranyables, però sèrie poc sorprenent

[sil ♡ the book voyagers · Rating 5 out of 5]

‎(๑⃙⃘´༥`๑⃙⃘)‎𐂐 <- Tane-kun's face whenever he eats anything Yutaka makes actually

ALSO THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ROMANCE MANGA NOW!!! It's simply too wholesome, calm, adorable, heartwarming. It just gives you warmth and feels like a hug whenever I read a new page, chapter, volume.

[Sephreadstoo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mi fanno sempre sorridere, anche quando mi scappa la lacrimuccia.

[Risa Koizumi solo manga e fumetti · Rating 4 out of 5]

4- sono tanto carini insieme... tutti e tre...

[The_BookAce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love gay people 🫶🏼 these two are do adorable and I’m glad they didn’t go the jealous route with Minoru when what’s his face was introduced

[Rissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I squealed, I cried, and I love this couple.

[Marker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continuación de mi manga favorito......
Tane conserva su lugar como mi personaje favorito de está historia.....
¿Tardará mucho en salir su continuación?

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do believe this is the fluffiest yaoi I've ever read. I never want the series to end.

[Loz · Rating 4 out of 5]

a solid balance of earnest and wah!, i really enjoy the character dynamics of this iteration

[Wilbert Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy love

This was awesome.I love how the love grows between the two men! How the family accepts their love is so heart warming!
5 out of 5 stars!

[jing | aperipateticbibliophile]

the absolute cutest, tane-kun deserves only happiness

[mydarlingreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I have faith in you Minoru and I have faith in us. But you’re the one who gave me that faith. I know from now on, every season will be a good one.” Oh my goddddd they’re so precious.

[Fleur✌]

they are so dear to me

[Lainy122 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful continuation of adorableness. I felt like there should be another volume after this, but can't see it listed yet. Hopefully it comes out soon!

[Jitka · Rating 5 out of 5]

* 4,5

[ketall · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series continues to be like a warm blanket on a cold day.

[Rocky · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Coming"

[thy · Rating 5 out of 5]

that's why I love you

[Ev :3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE THIS SERIES I MUST HAVE MORE!!!!