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“36-year-old painter reunites with ex-girlfriend and her daughter, forming an unexpected new household.”
Harapeko Oyako to Motokare Yanushi
はらぺこ母娘と元カレ家主
7.0
9,736 rank · 3,355 readers · 4 favorites
Slice of Life
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Synopsis
36-year-old painter reunites with ex-girlfriend and her daughter, forming an unexpected new household.
After graduating from art school, 36-year-old Takaharu has been living a quiet life, alone with his paintings. That is until, one day, when Kyou, his ex-girlfriend from 17 years ago, suddenly shows up with her daughter Minori, begging him for a place to stay. Just like their college days, Kyou loves his delicious cooking, as the three of them begin a new life under the same roof...? (Source: Houbunsha, translated)
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8.5
/10
What 2 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8.5
mode 7
σ 1.50
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Mostly aligned
σ 1.50 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 1.50
Running avg · Jul 2025 → Jul 2025
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “This isn't your average happy-go-lucky manga, but more of a healing and heartwarming one. Coming from someone who usually enjoys classic, lighthearted romcoms, I found it refreshing to read...”
- 10 “'Harapeko Oyako to Motokare Yanushi' is a heartwarming tale that blends nostalgia, personal growth, and the complexities of relationships. It offers a refreshing perspective on second chances and...”
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A Manga Publication
- Published Mar 2024 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M76692 catalog