A Warmed Up Love

Kiki’s dreams of becoming a pop star are dashed when she gets kicked out of her band. To make ends meet, she takes a part-time job at a minor convenience store chain. Her only joy… read more

Working with the convenience store chain’s pastry chef, Kiki develops a cream puff recipe for their new line of desserts. But before receiving final approval, her recipe must be… read more

Takumi assigns Kiki the task of helping with a shipping test of Riho’s cream puff, the final step before commercialization. Pleased that Takumi values her contribution to the company,… read more

Kiki witnesses Takumi and Riho sharing an intimate moment. Meanwhile, the company launches a new project to develop an apple-themed dessert with Riho as project leader. Kiki and Makoto… read more

After Makoto kisses her, Kiki feels confused and seeks advice from Riho, telling her it’s “on behalf of a friend.” At the same time, Kiki is surprised and troubled to learn that… read more

Takumi is forced out as president for breach of trust and the old guard regains control of the company. In the sweets department, Kiki is heartbroken by Takumi’s departure and Riho’s… read more

Kiki is flustered to learn that Takumi in fact heard her confess her feelings, and now he has something he really wants to tell her. Meanwhile at work, the new “mobile convenience… read more

As she and Makoto begin dating, Kiki feels a bit shy at first but enjoys spending time with him. One day they run into Takumi and Riho while out on a date. Kiki feels awkward around… read more

Kiki, Makoto and Riho grow concerned about Takumi’s handling of the dessert development project. Meanwhile, after being questioned by Riho about his feelings toward Kiki, Takumi… read more

Just as Kiki is getting ready to give Makoto her answer, Takumi suddenly appears and confesses he loves her. With Christmas fast approaching, the four friends—Kiki, Makoto, Takumi,… read more