Dagashi Kashi

What is Dagashi Kashi?

Dagashi Kashi follows Shikada Kokonotsu, whose father runs a rural sweets shop with expectations that he'll inherit the business. When Shidare Hotaru arrives from a prestigious confectionery company seeking to recruit his father, she strikes a deal: convince Kokonotsu to take over the family shop. What unfolds is a quirky comedy about duty, dreams, and the charm of traditional candy.

Shikada Kokonotsu's father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu wants to be a manga author instead! One day in summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu's father is famous and she wants him to join her family's company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business! (Source: MangaHelpers)