Continuation of everyday life around the Morisaki Bookshop with the same cast of characters as the first book.

Takako is in a slightly different stage of life but still connected to the neighborhood, coffee shop and bookstore. She has grown as a character, and I love to see that!

Uncle Satoru finally has his love back, and Takako gives them a trip to the hot springs. He seems down after they return, not rejuvenized. Takako notices and asks but isn't given an answer.

Bookstore patrons of course, are great supporting characters to this family as they learn more about the past, present and future.