Days at the Morisaki Bookshop

Devoured this is a few hours! A beautiful read that celebrates the love of books. I’m obsessed with Japanese books and this one is up there amongst my favourites!

This is a simple, lighthearted story about family, friendship, and life. After experiencing a bad breakup and spiralling into depression, Takako reluctantly agrees to move into the flat above her eccentric uncle's bookshop for a few days - which quickly turns into months. Through a plethora of interesting and diverse regulars, she learns more about herself, her own family, and life in general. The main character of this story was incredibly relatable and through her, I learned many important life lessons while still enjoying the story. The author managed to perfectly give this advice while still keeping the story engaging and upbeat, and the narrator affected many different impersonations of the characters in a humorous and fun way. Overall, this is definitely a book I'll be recommending in the future and it's most certainly not one you'll ever want to put down!

This was a short quick read, I listened to it via audio and thought the narrator was good and brought the characters to life well, it was easy to know who was talking and tell characters apart without the author putting on off-putting voices for each character.
If you love books about bookshops, particularly with a character discovering the joy of reading, this one might be for you.
For such a short book I felt like I got to know the characters really well.
I really enjoyed the story but at times felt the writing was just a bit..blunt? But it's hard to know if that's the author or the translator...
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a free eARC of this book

This book was so cute. The normality of the everyday stories made it so appealing. I loved the characters, the realness and the drama. An easy, quick read which didn’t disappoint. Great narration meant the audiobook just flew by.

I downloaded this audioARC from NetGalley and I’m so glad I did.

I knew I would enjoy its bookishness, and it certainly delivered on that front. Takako is a self-confessed non-reader who knows nothing about books and so we have the great pleasure of seeing one of the most famous streets of bookshops in the world, Jimbochu, through her eyes. She goes to live above her uncle Satoru’s bookshop after losing both her lover and her job on the same day.

Takako quickly gets to know the shop’s regular customers and to get drawn into the rhythms and eccentricities of the second-hand book trade. More than that, she finds in her uncle a supportive and wise elder who helps her rebuild her self-confidence and restart her faltering life.

Satoru has been regarded as a little odd by his conventional family. He met the love of his life, Momoko, while travelling in Paris, and she fell in love with this man whose family owned a Japanese book store yet felt the need to haunt Parisian bookstores while supposedly escaping the family business.

As the novel progresses, we discover how these twin souls married, were blissfully happy, and then came apart at the seams when faced by a terrible medical event. Takako, who has been quiet and conventional her whole life, finds herself an unlikely confidante for both her aunt and her uncle.

I loved both the universality and the specificity of this story. Having experienced something very similar to Momoko, I can feel her pain, and could only wish my husband had loved me as well as Saturo loved her. However, I enjoyed just as much the very Japanese aspects of her experience - the Shinto beliefs and culture we see through the way her tale unfolds.

Similarly, Takako’s mistreatment at the hands of a terrible boyfriend is, sadly, very relatable here in London, and I enjoyed both the typical emotional responses she has and the aspects of her reactions that were more specific to Japanese expectations of women and to her as a unique human being.

Three Word Review: love gives space.

This was a short but interesting book and I found myself transported to Japan and intrigued by the different characters in Takako’s life, most of them pretty quirky and full of personality. I enjoyed this book and the twists and turns it took me on. It’s a gentle read, quite unusual in the way Japanese fiction tends to be, but definitely worth picking up and I can recommend the audiobook version which has a good narrator!

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This was so good! I especially loved the first half of the story, of her coming to the bookshop and getting up to minor shenanigans with her new friends. I wish we got the whole story about her exploring the bookshop and discovering her love for reading and the shop. It was barely dug into which is a shame, but I did also enjoy the second half where we explore her uncle and his story with his wife. It didn't resonate with me as much but I liked the exploration of all those messy emotions.

I do think I would have enjoyed this better if it was a more lowkey, slow paced story that followed her day-to-day workings in the store, but overall, this was really enjoyable!

This book follows Takako after a bad break up, resulting in her reluctantly moving into a second-hand bookstore owned by her eccentric uncle.

This story has some emotional topics, touching on depression, failed relationships, family illnesses and death, yet it is also very sweet, heart-warming and hopeful with new beginnings and new friend and familial relationships.

Books about books are so wholesome and this was no exception. The bookstore is the perfect setting for this story and I loved seeing Takako fall in love with reading and seeing the joy in it.

Although the book is very short, I found I connected with the main character instantly and was rooting for her. I enjoyed the slice-of-life feel to it and would happily read more about the day-to-day life of the bookshop and the different people who visit it. I'll definitely be buying a physical copy of this book to add to my collection.

Thank you to Netgalley, Bonnier UK Audio and Manilla Press for this audio review copy.

It's a love letter to books, bookshops, reading and life. It's a story of how books changed the life of a girl, help her become less prim and more read to face and enjoy life.
It's a book that kept me till late in the night, made me smile and root for the characters.
Can't wait to read the next story, this one is highly recommended.
The narrator did an excellent job in making the characters come alive.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Takako’s life has just fallen apart but her uncle offers her a safe place at the Morisaki Bookshop where she can recharge and get herself back together. Through her time there she learns about her family, makes and finds solace in friends and finds a new direction in life.

This was a really cosy audiobook eventuality there are a few heavier topics discussed. The story was heartwarming and a great reminder of the importance of human connection and to take the time to get in touch with what we want and need.

I found the narrator very soothing to listen to and I could’ve have listened to many more hours of this. If you don’t like books sets in bookshops I wouldn’t let that put you off, the shop is more of a background setting and it doesn’t have any of the bookshop tropes many other stories have.

I’ll definitely be recommending this to anyone that wants a slow cosy listen/read.

I really enjoy Japanese translated fiction, and this book was no exception. The slower pace and attention to detail give them a gentle feeling that I found particular enjoyable this time in audio format. It also helped with the pronunciation of some of the Japanese words and names which I might have stumbled over otherwise.

The bookshop setting was something I really appreciated, and the descriptions of the area of Tokyo have made me keen to visit a place with so many bookshops! I really liked the characters, especially seeing the main characters journey from despair to being able to pick herself up and turn her life around with the help of family and the friends she made while working in the bookshop.

The narration was perfect, and I really appreciated having someone who could pronounce the Japanese words and names properly as I would not have been sure how these would have been said otherwise.

A lovely book which has made me interested to read further books by this author.

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
Translated by Eric Osawa

Set in the province of Tokyo, Morisaki, that has 170 bookshops and numerous coffee and tea shops, this short book is the tale of a girl who is heartbroken and escapes to her Uncle's bookshop, where she sleeps a lot and then starts to rebuild her life.

The relationship between them is so sweet, and I loved seeing them get to know each other better and to have conversations that bonded them and healed them both in many ways.

This is a cute, heartwarming novel that gave me all the cosy vibes.

I listened to this as an audiobook, and my only criticism would be the choice of narrator; it felt like she was almost talking like you would to a child, which I found a bit grating!

Thank you to @netgalley for the audiobook of this book, I really enjoyed it

A beautiful cosy story which was a pleasure to listen to. It is very wholesome and is a very comforting read. Whilst it didn't blow me away, it was so enjoyable and I will definitely recommend it to other people who need a nice easy and cosy book. I love books about books, and this story is about a woman who is falling back in love with her life, and in the process, falls in love with reading. It's written in a very accessible way, I thought the language was brilliant and easy to read, and it's told in the first person past tense POV. There aren't that many characters to keep track of either. Rating: 3.75.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for the audiobook version in exchange for an honest review.

A short book set in a bookshop in Japan. This is a calm story about how books and reading are important and about simple pleasures in life.
Like a lot of Japanese translated books it has its charm to it touching on deep heartfelt topics. The main character Takako has been dumped by her boyfriend who she has found out has been dating 2 women at the same time. She has had to leave work as a result of her situation. Feeling stupid and lost, she gets a call from her Uncle Satoru, who runs a bookshop in the Bookshop District of Tokyo, who offers her a room to live in and a job.

A great audiobook, the reader gives great personality to the characters and really help you immerse yourself in the story. A great short read to build up your book goal. Similar feeling to Toshikazu Kawaguchi style,but Before The Coffee Gets Cold is definitely better and grabbed me more than this, but this was still good and unqiue.
I will say some triggers for divorce, long-term illness and heartbreak.

This was such a lovely, lyrical story with some wonderful, poignant moments that really tugged at my heart. It's very much a slice-of-life story, focusing more on characters than plot, but it has a gentle nostalgia to it that gives the narrative a sun-drenched, "hazy days" in Japan quality, which I loved. Bonus points for how much it made me miss Tokyo and the fact that I thought we were heading towards a sad ending, but instead we got a hopeful, uplifting one.

I read this arc and then seen the audiobook. Absolutely love this story. Narrator was great too. 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A beautifully told, heartwarming story about a woman re-discovering her love of reading, and her love for her family after suffering from a bad break-up and quitting her job. I liked the characters, they felt like real people with flaws but ultimately lovable and kind.

Thank you to @manilla_press and @netgalley for this amazing #arc #daysatthemorisakibookshop by #satoshiyagisawa translated by #ericozawa

I listened to this as an audio book and loved it. I tried to think of what is a good comparison for this book and when I consider the story and how it is delivered it reminded me very much of @kawakami_mieko as there is so much focus on the characters and their developments with the plot secondary.

I need to visit the book store for sure and loved all the characters, from the main three to the wider characters. This book is charming, warm and will make you smile in the end. Definitely something I would consider excellent #japanesetranslatedfiction

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A simple and calm story about the healing power of books and how a shared love of reading can bring people together.

Set in Tokyo, this is the story of Takako, a young woman who, on discovering her boyfriend is marrying another woman, gives up her job and goes to live above her uncle’s bookshop.

In time, Takako rediscovers herself, finds out what is important to her and rebuilds her life.

Narration by Susan Momoko Hingley was perfectly executed.

3.5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Am I the only crazy one, or does living in a bookstore sound kool to you as well?

The title pretty much speaks to you of all you can expect to know before getting started. The book felt like a novella to me with such a short length. That does not mean you are being compromised in any way. It had just a handful of characters developed through and through with their past, present, habits and lemony life!

It's a smooth-paced story of 2 prominent family members that rebuild their once again under the roof of this bookstore. Though there aren't any significant dramatics in here, this is just the kind of book you want to pick on a quiet afternoon and immerse yourself in a Japanese story. Definitely, something I would reread.

Thanks, @netgalley @manilla_press @bonnierbooks_uk for the digital ARC. It was short yet heart-touching.

Genre: #japanesefiction #contemporary
Rating: 4/5 ⭐️

This book was a peek into a dreamworld.

I found that the themes of friendship and families were explored beautifully and the world in which Yagisawa created is just mesmerising. It portrayed experiences that you are able to relate to in your own life.

The narrative was paced well, and I found myself listening carefully and attentively out of choice rather than because I had to. I felt like I was experiencing the world myself and it was divine.

I liked the prospect of two narratives and, in this context, it worked well.

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop is a short and charming story. I liked the audiobook version and enjoyed having this on in the background as I was doing other things.

This book is nice, and I think sometimes “nice” books struggle because there isn’t a big emotional investment. The story is in two parts, the first being Takako’s arrival at the bookshop and her growth until she decides to leave again. The second part focuses more on Takako’s aunt and uncle.

I wouldn’t say I was emotional invested in the story, but I still enjoyed it. Sometimes nice is exactly what you need.
3.5 Stars

In this wonderful story of love, lost and trust in yourself, and those around you, we find descriptions of complex, Japanese novels, family, who support each other, and who grow together in love.
It is set in a bookshop in an area of a city, which is populated by bookshops of all different specialities.
I am very interested in Japanese culture, and this book was a delight. I had already bought the book of the Morisaki bookshop, but as I haven’t read it yet, I was delighted to have the opportunity to listen to the audible, and truly experience the story, and the Japanese pronunciations of books, city, names, and authors, names. It really is a wonderful story, gentle and deep, and full of hope.
Thanks to #NetGalley ForTheOpportunityTo listen to this book in exchange for an honest review. I give it a solid five stars.

Listen to the audiobook version of the book and I loved it.
The story is quite short, as many other Japanese books, packs a punch with fewer pages, really well narrated and written.

The books follows a girl who is in a bit of a life crisis, and her uncle lends her a hand in his bookstore, where most of the action happen. The story is about family and love, love for books, and understanding that not all flowers bloom at the same time.
HIGHLY recommend this read to all book lovers.

When this book was introduced in a literary podcast I follow, I thought it was right up my alley, so I applied for it on netgalley. Luckily for me, I was admitted, and I listened to the book in one go.
It is a great story of love and betrayal, family, and books.
I don't know any Japanese, but am fascinated by the idea of a whole area with second-hand bookstores!
Then again, nowadays, I listen to books a lot more than I actually read them, and this was no exception.
The narrator, Susan Momoko Hingley , did a wonderful job at making the characters come to life!

If you have a few hours to spare, go and grab a copy of this book, I'm sure you won't regret it!
My thanks go to Bonnier UK Audio and netgalley for my review copy.

A warm cozy comforting tale about family, love, relationships, and most importantly the comfort found within books. I loved listening to it and it warmed my heart with all the characters. It felt so wholesome and cozy and is a perfect fall read.

Short novel set in Jimbocho, Tokyo

I listened to this as an audiobook and was amazed to be introduced to Jimbocho. an area of secondhand bookshops in Tokyo and it is here that the novel is set. It’s just perfect for readers who love a short (c 160 pages) novel with books at its heart.

25 year old Takako has broken up with her boyfriend (he was double dating) she has lost her job and slumps into depression. Her uncle, Satoru, who owns the Morisaki Bookshop in Jimbocho, offers her a bit of respite from her woes, suggesting she works amongst the books. She is not a natural bibliophile but discovers the charm of books and introduces the reader to a slew of Japanese authors as she comes across them in her daily work. Some of the authors I had heard of, some not.

She struggles to get out of bed, having been given a tiny room which needed a complete overhaul. She gradually finds herself perking up and making friends in the vicinity and once her period of book therapy has waned, she takes off for pastures new. She takes with her new knowledge about life and about herself and is a convert to the power of books

In the interim she takes a short journey up into the hills above Tokyo for some hiking, with someone from her past.

This is a very American translation, which may not appeal to everyone and occasionally it does feel a little grating to the English ear. It is a sweet novel that will appeal to admirers of Toshikazu Kawaguchi (the author of Before The Coffee Gets Cold). Overall, there is a lovely sense of place but generally I felt that the novel struggled with any feeling of depth. The word ‘nice’ perhaps sums up my experience.

A short but healing story. It’s an easy read, with much inspirations inside.

Morisaki Bookshop was a second-hand bookshop. Takako took a break from her work and she decided to work at her uncle Satoru’s bookshop. It was a great story that it’s telling us we live our lives trying to find our way.

The story showed us the daily routine and what happened in the bookshop, Takako was the center character. All the characters were extraordinarily likable. Auntie Momoko was so real and like a mother. I especially liked the scene Momoko and Takako spending time together to talk. This scene was touching.

The narrator Susan Momoko Hingley is now my most favourite narrator. She’s British-Japanese. Therefore it’s effortless for her to pronounce all the Japanese names. Wonderful. Enjoyable. Her intonation and her way to present the story and characters are brilliant. Hingley is a good storyteller.

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop Is an easy win to those love to read and spend enormous time in the bookshop. Highly recommend. Easy to finish in one seat.

Thank you NetGalley for providing access to the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

As a massive fan of the Japanese culture and a lot of Japanese classics, the whole book felt like a warm cultural embrace. The characters, the settings, they all provided such a timeless and cosy atmosphere - and I must admit that the narrator chosen has been absolute perfection.

As a short read that mainly focused on two different stories that showed wonderfully how both Satoru and Takako helped each other through the power of books, patience and care for each other, it's been a lovely companion over those few hours I spent listening to their development. The hard themes that have been discussed never felt overwhelming or shallowly observed, instead having been given a respectable time in the spotlight.

This book is divided into 2 parts. Part 1 I absolutely loved. Part 2 was a little meh.

The story is about heartbreak and healing, about family and figuring out who you are; all in the backdrop of a bookshop and everyone's love for books. It's a short, cute and touching story which I 100% recommend.

3.5 stars overall. Oh and the audiobook was fantastic, it definitely added to the atmosphere and helped the narrative.

The book itself was a lovely wholesome read, but I felt the choice of narrator could have represented the Japanese community more.

A short and gentle read on the healing power of books… It was great to have the opportunity to review a Japanese translated work and the story is simple and moving - an easy win for any book lover who feels the same way about reading (it’s as good as therapy!). I usually read very fast paced thrillers and adventure books, so if you’re looking for complex plotting and roller coaster excitement, this won’t be the book for you. However if you’re happy to be soothed by a short and gentle audiobook, with an eloquent narrator who’s easy on the ears, I’d recommend this for you. Huge thanks to the author, Satoshi Yagisawa, and publisher, Bonnier, for this advance review copy. Views my own. 4*

Thank you so much for the AudioArc!

This story is perfect for those who just want a nice, easy, nonemotional book to listen to whilst pottering about.

For me the story could have progressed more or given some more insight into what happens next but it seems to be a 'whatever you make of it' kind of book.

The narrator was very easy to listen to and the pace was good too.

I received an Audiobook ALC of this work from the publisher, via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

TBH, I didn't really enjoy reading this (as a story) as I felt like the beauty of this book was marred by its translation but I think the audiobook serves its purpose well and is pretty entertaining in itself.

The narration of the book kept me interested all the way through. I did want things to work out for the characters and explanations for what had happened but the book does not progress in a manner to which I am used to. I do like this though, there is a different feel to the Japanese books which are arriving here in Britain and I do enjoy them. Someone suggested that they have a slower rhythm and I think this might be it. It is an enjoyable listen.

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop is the translated work of the 2010 best-selling debut novel of Satoshi Yagisawa, who I am proud to say is from Chiba.
Takako is an adequate young woman with an adequate education and an adequately good job. Until one day, she becomes both boyfriend-less and jobless. When her uncle Satoru calls and invites her to work at the family bookshop in exchange for room and board above the bookshop, she packs her belongings and moves to the Jimbocho neighbourhood and into the Morisaki Bookshop.

The book follows Takako’s days at the bookshop, learning more about her uncle, the regular customers and the Jimbocho neighbourhood itself.

Yagisawa captured the feeling of falling in love with reading sublimely and that irrepressible excitement of a reader witnessing someone else fall in love with books. I have not read the book in the original language, but I hope the humour and love in the translation are a core essence of the original.
You can tell that Yagisawa really loved Jimbocho neighbourhood. As Tokyo is an extremely large city, each neighbourhood can feel different from each other and you get a sense of the scale of the city.
I enjoyed Takako’s changing relationship with her uncle Satoru, where her childhood perception of him changed now that she is an adult. I hope that we can all have a relative who protects us as much as Satoru does for his niece.

Overall, this book is one of the most comforting short reads I’ve read in a while, and please excuse me while I search for a one-way ticket to Jimbocho.

A lovely cosy listen. Enjoyable characters and story. Highly recommend! A story you can listen to over and over again and enjoy it every time.

Sweet and cosy read. Loved the concept of the book and who doesn’t want to read about bookshops? I preferred the first half of the book to the second. Audiobook is so cosy to listen to though!

i am quite surprised at how much i enjoyed this book.
it's a story about a woman who finds solace in books and it's done really well. it centred around the beauty of reading books but encompassed love, friendship, family, and community.
it was a very peaceful read and i felt so calm and happy after i read it.

it was also narrated really well and easy to follow!

Thanks to the publisher for allowing me access to the audiobook of this title - as a bestseller in our store I was curious, and enjoyed the story generally and will happily continue to recommend to customers looking for short novels/translations.

This was a lot more emotional than I was expecting based on the blurb. I enjoyed the slower and more character based pacing. It definitely made me believe that just reading all the time can cure anything.

A cute comforting read ✨
Absolutely loved this one and so many quotes just resonated and hit perfectly.


“It’s funny. No matter where you go, or how many books you read, you still know nothing, you haven’t seen anything. And that’s life. We live our lives trying to find our way.”


“I wanted to see the whole world for myself. I wanted to see the whole range of possibilities. Your life is yours. It doesn't belong to anyone else.”



“I don’t think it really matters whether you know a lot about books or not. That said, I don’t know that much myself. But I think what matters far more with a book is how it affects you.”


“Don’t be afraid to love someone. When you fall in love, I want you to fall in love all the way. Even if it ends in heartache, please don’t live a lonely life without love. I’ve been so worried that because of what happened you’ll give up on falling in love. Love is wonderful. I don’t want you to forget that. Those memories of people you love, they never disappear. They go on warming your heart as long as you live.”

Enjoyable and thought-provoking listen.

I’ve always wanted to read this book, but hadn’t got round to it so was very keen to listen to the audiobook. It didn’t disappoint. Whilst a simple plot on the face of it, it was a relaxing yet compelling listen with some thought-provoking messages at its heart. Would recommend.

Well narrated too.

What a lovely way to sasy: I love books!
In this story we follow a young woman who lost everything in a short time. When she spends time with her uncle in his bookshop she learns to love books and to stand up for herself.
It was a unique story all about reading, family and new beginnings. A perfect gift for everyone.
I enjoyed listening to this and could forget all about everyday life.

A touching novel about the joy of reading, a calming, well written and enjoyable book. Definitely one to recommend

This short, but sweet, book had me enchanted from the start to finish. I loved the everyday life, nothing startling but kept me reading. It really felt like a cosy hug on an autumnal night. I am going to recommend this to my English students.

A comforting and optimistic novel about a young woman who suffers a heartbreak and job loss and is offered a job in her Uncle's book shop. I found this novel really comforting and cosy; a lovely novel. The narrator was very good and really brough the story to life.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review.

4/5⭐️

Such a cute and uplifting read. You can breeze through the book in a day. It swallows you whole and leaves you needing more.
At some points in the book you could almost smell the dust and beautiful smell of old books.
My favourite character was the uncle ! So eccentric it kind of reminded me of myself!
This was really good quick read to get you out of a reading slump!!

I loved this audiobook. A great cast of characters and a gentle storyline of love, heartbreak, betrayal and finding yourself.. Right at the beginning we meet 25 year old Takako as she is breaking up with her boyfriend of 12 months who casually informs her that is getting married next year. And not to her. Suffering from abject heartbreak, she leaves her job, because he works for the same firm, and her flat. Takako moves in with her uncle who owns a second hand book shop. In exchange for helping out in the shop, she gets to stay in the tiny flat above the shop. At first she hates the smell of the musty old books and when not working sleeps and sleeps her way through the weeks. Eventually her Uncle Saturo gets her to leave her bed and join him his local coffee shop. And here we meet a gorgeous cast of characters. We see Takako learn to love both the books and reading, making friends with the locals and slowly come back to life.

This is a lovely gentle book that I will return to over and over again. A thoroughly enjoyable book set in the Morisaki Bookshop in Jimboku district of Tokyo. An area full of bookshops. The audio book is beautifully narrated by Susan Momoko-Hingley.

Days at the Morisaki bookshop follows Takako who is an average woman who upon loosing her boyfriend and leaving her job finds herself working in her uncles second hand bookshop.

The book is split into two parts with the first being focused around Takako working in the shop and the second centering around her uncle and aunt and their relationship together. I did prefer the first half and the scenes in the bookshop were some of my favourites. They really highlighted the magic of books and reading and especially reading second hand books.

There was a massive sense of community and love throughout but also on the flip side there was loss.

Reading this was so exciting to see another person fall in love with reading and it was incredibly wholesome and lovely.

As a native English speaker I was not familiar with the Japanese pronunciations of a lot of the places mentioned and so having the audiobook helped with that. I would encourage everyone to listen as it is a relatively quick read.

This was such a sweet heart warming book! I really enjoyed the audiobook narration and I loved the short chapters.

I really loved the relationship between Takako and Satoru and how it grew and developed over the years, I felt it was such a good reflection on how we are drawn towards the people we need in difficult times.

The descriptions of the book shop were enough to make me want to pack up and live there, I think even a week would be so incredibly restorative.

I didn’t find the second half of the book as enjoyable, I really struggled to like Momoko’s character so the times spent with herself and Takako I felt were a bit boring and the story dragged slightly.

Overall this was such a sweet and lighthearted read!