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Reiko’s character is so relatable during her hotel breakdown, just constantly waiting for something to happen, anything to happen with your partner that it leaves you empty. And all for what? The spontaneous trip to Agano was a cute way to include her character in this section. Rika’s realizations during the milking part were really fascinating to watch unfold. Yuzuki has such a way with describing scenes vividly

baking a cake is so romantic , i need to bake a quartre quarts

Eating buttery ramen at 3am after having sex in a hotel room with your estranged partner in the cold of late January. The warmth of the broth, silky noodles sliding down your throat making you feel whole again.

The beauty of living for yourself, to act on your own. Ramen for one, that’s all that’s needed. The independence and free will to enjoy such a satisfying meal.

SO GOOD!! great commentary on diet culture, societal beautify standards, japanese cuisine vs others in the context of taste, a role a woman plays in society in that she’s expected to be subservient to the male.

Rika’s evolving relationship with food is so interesting. Kajii came off as conservative at the end of chapter 3, her views of women being the natural caretakers of men is interesting, might clash w Rika