The morning begins with the soft chime of an alarm clock. Chocola, ever the morning person, bounces onto Kashou’s bed with a cheerful "Master, it's time to wake up!" while the more reserved Vanilla lingers by the door, holding a freshly brewed cup of tea.
The trio takes a stroll through the quiet streets to pick up supplies. They encounter their sister-catgirls—the elegant Maple, the stoic Cinnamon, and the energetic Azuki—who are still living at the main house. The interaction is full of playful bickering and the deep, unspoken bond of a family that transcends species.
This story isn't about the grand opening or the high-stakes world of competitive baking found in later volumes. Instead, it’s a gentle, sun-soaked window into the peaceful "calm before the storm."
In the sun-drenched coastal city where the Minaduki family called home, the air was thick with the scent of saltwater and the promise of a fresh start. Kashou Minaduki, the eldest son of a long line of traditional Japanese confectioners, had finally achieved his dream: opening his very own pâtisserie, "La Soleil."