Seasoned waitress known for her warm demeanor and keen observational skills.
Mari returns to her seaside hometown and leaves her former stage-production job to open a shave-ice shop, using homemade syrups and refusing a franchise offer that would compromise what she wants to sell. She helps a frightened girl approach the ocean, confronts her childhood friend Osamu when he prepares to leave, and develops plans for comforting plush dolls.
Ring-shaped Tamagotchi, adds visual variety and minor comedic relief.
Haruko's divorced friend who attends the wedding of their mutual friend Hitomi. She appears briefly in the opening montage alongside Haruko.
Akiko Kikuchi has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 2007. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Midnight Diner Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include There Is No Lid on the Sea, The Days of Morisaki Bookstore, Mame Daifuku Monogatari. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
