Piacevole

On her way home from school before summer break, Nanase Morina sees a Help Wanted sign. Past the thicket lies an Italian restaurant, Trattoria “Festa.” Can Morina do this job, knowing nothing about Italian food?

Morina’s hired to work at Festa. Even with a mountain of new information, she feels she’ll be fine if she starts on the basics. At that moment, she spills a bit of the penne arrabbiatta that chef Kirihide has made, putting her on the spot! Can she overcome this pinch?!

Using some facts she just picked up, Morina recommends a bittersweet tiramisu to a man often seen at the shop. Then a hurricane of sweet adult nothings blows around her. Could this guy possibly be…?! Maro and the gang strike a weird pose and sound off with a cry of “the butcher knife that burns in flame.” Morina, who could not sync up, gets left behind. An elderly man and his kimono-wearing granddaughter arrive, and Festa prepares “the usual” for them. Can Morina serve them flawlessly under such a tense mood?!

Maro and the gang strike a weird pose and sound off with a cry of “the butcher knife that burns in flame.” Morina, who could not sync up, gets left behind. An elderly man and his kimono-wearing granddaughter arrive, and Festa prepares “the usual” for them. Can Morina serve them flawlessly under such a tense mood?!

Maro and the gang are in shock over Sara’s words. To Morina, who learned from Kirihide how food ought to be, Sara’s sentiments sadden and wound her. And then, her anger at the young lady explodes. Will Morina’s words reach Sara?

After destroying a wall in anger, Morina decides to leave Festa. Festa, the site of her first job, a comfortable place to be… she wraps up her unwillingness to leave, and the memories she’s gained working there, and bids farewell. Is Morina really quitting Festa?

By Sara’s request, Morina’s tasked to prepare a dish. Even though she’s declared she will pursue a career as an Italian chef, how’s she going to prepare a dish? What dish will bring joy to Sara? Morina still has much to learn. Can Morina present her cooking to Sara?!

“He’s here again.” Ruri’s words send nervous chills throughout Festa. Niza arrives at Festa once again, this time bringing Sara and a mysterious man in tow. By Sara’s request, Morina is yet again tasked to prepare a dish, but what can she make for the grandmaster? Here’s where Sara gives her a splendid idea! Will the grandmaster find the result to his liking?!

With a few words from the grandmaster, Morina finds herself working at Sairei. She finds herself overwhelmed by Sairei’s solidly formal aura, and in awe of the beauty in traditional Japanese food. As Morina soaks in the refined scents and aura that only Sairei can provide, she also picks up familiar scents of old nearby. Morina! At this rate, will you stay at Sairei?

Festa opens a food stall at the shopping district’s festival. Everyone seems to be in a slightly different mood as they cook up food for the festival. Suddenly a mysterious handsome man shows up with Morin and Maro can’t hide his anxiety. Despite them being at a festival, it feels light there might be some trouble stirring up.

Festa is closed for the day and the whole crew goes on a picnic. The location is still a secret. They pick up Morina’s friend, as well as Sara and her grandfather they just happen to see on the way. Where could they be off to?

Ei had just come home from Italy and meets Maro, Kirihide and Ruri at Festa. The trattoria is filled with delicious smells but there also seems to be a slight sadness. This is a story about Festa before it became a bit brighter.