A Girl and Three Sweethearts - Season 1

A job loss, a visit to a restaurant and a locked door lead to another door being opened and a reunion with an old unrequited love. The girl is at a low point and looking for a change so the offer made is accepted. However, the move is not without challenges least among them is a rude and careless younger brother.

The new chef is in love with her ex and current employer, but a girl is introduced into the melee. The new girl is an ex-class-mate, slender, tall and has long hair. She is definitely a romantic rival. Or is it perhaps all in the past. Sakurai is definitely on guard.

Misaki hopes to be seen as cute by Chiaki, but her feelings are crushed during the wedding party — especially after witnessing him kiss Kaede. Kanata comforts her by taking her on a boat ride to acknowledge her efforts, hinting at a growing closeness.

Misaki wakes to find the house empty and a note from Chiaki saying he's gone fishing with Kanata and Touma. While fishing, Touma talks about his interest in a girl named Manami, despite still being with Fuka.

Misaki excitedly tells Kanata she's going to the fireworks festival with Chiaki, unaware that Kanata quietly expresses something unexpected in return. Determined to confess her feelings, Misaki prepares for the big day and is encouraged by Touma to wear a yukata.

On the night of the fireworks festival, Misaki realizes she must give up on Chiaki, but Kanata surprises her with a comforting hug. The next morning, Misaki is shaken, though Kanata acts as cold and blunt as ever. Chiaki then tells her directly that he's getting back together with Kaede, leaving Misaki quietly heartbroken.

Touma shocks everyone by revealing that Kanata is not a real Shibasaki brother, a truth Chiaki had long kept hidden. He then introduces Manami as Kanata's biological sister, who explains their mother is critically ill and urgently needs a blood transfusion from her rare blood-type son.

With tensions resolved, the Shibasaki brothers reunite and SeaSons resumes normal operations. Misaki is busy with two big challenges: preparing a dish with Kanata for the upcoming Dining Out event and giving him a response to his earlier confession.

After successfully presenting her dish for the Dining Out event, Misaki plans to celebrate with Kanata and finally respond to his confession. But just as she prepares to return with a homemade cake, Chiaki suddenly hugs her, causing her to drop it in shock.

Misaki finally confesses to Kanata, telling him she loves him, but she's shocked when he coldly replies that he no longer feels the same. Distracted at work, Misaki can't stop thinking about him, even as Touma mistakenly congratulates her. While Kanata's success draws media attention and interview requests, Chiaki announces that a top food critic is coming to SeaSons.