Arare is the free-spirited second daughter of the Fukuyoshi family. One day, she is ordered by her mother, Komako, to marry her sister's fiance, Kenji, and take over the business. The elder sister, Hana, was supposed to run the shop but instead decided to marry Hinoyama, a handsome businessman. Arare refuses to do as her mother says and runs from home. (C) Yayomi Yuchi, SHUEISHA / The icon

Arare refuses her mother's order and runs away from home. One day, Hinoyama visits her workplace to tell her that he will marry her sister without dating. Arare lives in a rented apartment, and Kenji comes to visit. Around the same time, Hina receives a proposal from her first love and Kabuki actor, Shojuro. (C) Yayomi Yuchi, SHUEISHA / The icon

Arare is shocked to hear that Kenji loved her. Unsure of his thoughts, Arare visits Fukuyadou. Kenji treats her the same as he did before, which makes her anxious. She ends up venting her anger at Hina. Hina couldn't make up her mind between her fiance, Hinoyama, and her first love, Shojuro. Hana is appointed organizer for the school event together with Iori. (C) Yayomi Yuchi, SHUEISHA / The icon

Arare asks Kenji about his true feelings. At the same time, she is informed that Komako has been hospitalized. They have no choice but to temporarily close down Fukuyadou Honpo while Komako is in the hospital. Hina asks Hinoyama why he chose her as his wife. Arare visits her mother in the hospital, but ends up being in a fight about taking over the business. (C) Yayomi Yuchi, SHUEISHA / The icon

Arare has begun training as the successor, but still has trouble dressing in a kimono and cooking. Kenji asks Hina to make a staff cookbook for Arare. A mysterious woman gives Hinoyama's handkerchief to Hana to give to Hina. Hana is embarrassed when Iori tells her she's cute. Iori visits Hana to return her pencil case. Komako decides to test Iori's tea skills. (C) Yayomi Yuchi, SHUEISHA / The icon

Arare is depressed because Kenji scolds her. She is unsure of his feelings when he said he loved her. Sei cheers her up saying they look good together, and Arare spontaneously imagines their wedding. Hina gives Hinoyama the handkerchief she received from Shijaku, but Hinoyama rejects it, saying it is not his. Iori asks Hana on a date on Tanabata Day. (C) Yayomi Yuchi, SHUEISHA / The icon