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Shigeru, the patriarch of the Yamaguchi family, had never given up on taking Kuwanoki for himself. Upon learning of his father’s scheme, Amane gathered Yukari and Sakae, and the three brothers sat down to talk. A shocking truth then came to light. Meanwhile, Fujiwara, who had once been critical of Ichika’s cooking, visits Kuwanoki and entrusts Ichika with planning his daughter’s wedding celebration. What dish does Ichika decide on after much deliberation? Now, the story of Ichika and Amane and their family reach its grand finale!

The second branch of Kuwanoki has finally opened. With customer numbers exceeding expectations and the launch off to a promising start, everyone breathes a sigh of relief. However, Ichika’s pregnancy soon comes to light. While Amane enjoys the good news, Ichika shares her concerns. With everyone busy preparing for the opening of the second branch, she wonders how long she’ll be able to work while pregnant and, above all, if she’ll be able to give birth safely. Sensing her distress, Amane and the rest of the Kuwanoki family devoted themselves to taking care of her daily needs. However, something is also stirring in Michiya’s heart.

Hanesaki vanishes with the second branch’s opening funds, and Ichika and the others witness for the first time the usually composed Sakae visibly shaken. Feeling responsible, Sakae bows his head to Shoko’s father and asks for the shortfall, but tension remains between him and Shoko. Meanwhile, hoping to mend their relationship, Shoko consults Ichika about making Sakae a home-cooked meal. Ichika gets a hint from Amane and suggests a certain dish tied to a cherished memory… but can it truly melt the heart of a man who has always hidden behind a brave face?

From planning a second “Kuwanoki” branch to constructing a hotel in Tokyo, Sakae moves as if driven by an urgent force. Meanwhile, unexpected changes in his wife, Shoko’s, health cause his resolve to waver. Unaware of any of this, Amane continues to prepare to open the second branch with Sakae’s right-hand man, Hanesaki. The day of the soft opening finally arrives. While Ichika, who works at the main branch, watches with concern, Hanesaki’s reckless decisions lead to an unexpected crisis. Suddenly, unexpected “reinforcements” arrive from Ichika!

After completing a six-month training program in Tokyo, Amane returns home! However, his happiness is short-lived when Yukari, troubled by his relationship with Suzune, visits “Kuwanoki”. After hearing about Yukari’s situation, Aiko advises him to set Suzune free, but what is her true intention? Meanwhile, Sakae, who has been neglecting Shoko, shows signs of having a change of heart. With the opening of the second “Kuwanoki” branch approaching, the stories of the three Amane brothers and their spouses, as well as Ichika’s circumstances, begin to unfold.

Ichika is shaken when Machiko starts to suspect her relationship with Tajima. To make matters worse, Sakae stirs things up by saying, “You can never really tell when it comes to men and women living apart.” Meanwhile, Amane tells Ichika, “I have something important to tell you next time we meet,” leaving Ichika anxious that Amane might be about to ask for a divorce. Encouraged by Tajima, Ichika finally decides to visit the Kawashima family in Tokyo. What exactly was the ‘important talk’ that Amane wanted to tell Ichika?

Amane came to Tokyo for a six-month training program but ended up staying with the Kawashima family, where Sakae’s wife, Shoko, lives. Meanwhile, with Amane out of the picture due to Sakae’s scheming, Tajima arrives at “Kuwanoki” to lend a hand. Although Amane was far from at ease upon receiving the news, he couldn’t bring himself to tell Ichika how he felt. At Kuwanoki, Tajima naturally supports Ichika, and she finds solace in his kindness. Now that physical distance separates them, what will become of this couple?

Kuwanoki became wildly popular unexpectedly. The constant stream of reservation calls meant that they could no longer take reservations from regular customers. Suddenly, Sakae enlisted Machiko’s support and proposed opening a second branch of Kuwanoki. Amane distrusted Sakae for pushing things forward without consulting them, but after accepting the university professor’s proposal, he confessed a certain plan to Ichika. Although shaken by Amane’s momentous decision, Ichika created a dish in support of Amane. It was a special dish that connected the couple.

Ichika and Amane had welcomed Michiya into their family when they were visited by Amane’s brother Sakae, who had just returned from America. Sakae exudes an air of mystery, yet he quickly wins the hearts of the people at “Kuwanoki.” Though his intentions remain unclear. One day, thanks to Sakae’s arrangement, the film stars Keiko Yoimachi and Masanori Hayashi visit Kuwanoki for a shoot. This visit would profoundly shape the future of the restaurant.

A year had passed since Ichika and Amane were married. Then, suddenly, Ichika’s Aunt Machiko brought home Michiya, a distant relative and war orphan, for the couple to adopt. Amane opposed taking in the foster child, and Ichika also felt conflicted. While Ichika was away, Amane ended up looking after Michiya and learned of his painful past. Meanwhile, at the Yamaguchi residence, the family home of Amane Yamaguchi, new schemes began to stir around the traditional restaurant, Kuwanoki, which had just started to recover from financial difficulties.