Young Mine runs a Japanese bar called “Bottakuri” with her younger sister Kaoru. A regular customer named Toku shows up one night in a foul mood.
A regular asks for stir-fried carrot leaves, a dish that reminds her of her deceased mother. A man enters the bar late at night to escape the rain.
Wanting to treat her busy husband, Ume’s daughter-in-law asks Mine to teach her how to make gyoza. Later, Ume exhibits a unique way of eating them.
Mine feels inadequate as she compares herself to her father. Meanwhile, a gloomy Aki feels unfulfilled at work and declares that she might quit.
Mine makes a deal with greengrocer Hiroshi’s daughter, who wants to buy some eel to prepare for her father but can’t afford it with her allowance.
A customer admits that he received a complaint for excessive sweating while installing an air conditioner. Mine and the regulars offer him advice.
Knowing that many people don’t like tomatoes, Mine takes a risk by including them in the day’s special dish. A customer needs convincing to try it.
Akira loses his appetite due to the summer heat. Hearing the regulars talk about memorable dishes from their youth helps him to regain his hunger.
A visit from a doctor who is worried about Toku’s high blood pressure causes Mine to feel guilty for not thinking about her customers’ health.
An incident at home makes a customer angry with his child on the night of Setsubun. He rushes home to apologize after realizing he is in the wrong.
A certain food reminds Ume of a childhood friend who she longs to meet again. Kaoru suggests finding her friend by registering Ume on social media.
