Heartfelt Mama

Synopsis

Mao Kinozaki lost her mother in middle school and lived alone with her father, Hajime. However, when Mao entered university, her father suddenly left home, leaving only a note telling her not to worry.

Four years have passed. With graduation approaching, Mao still hasn’t recovered from her mother’s death, carrying the emotional scars in the form of gynophobia. Then one day, her father returns home with his new wife.

Shiori Arima is not only beautiful in appearance but also has a flawless personality—the ideal mother. As Mao begins living with this new stepmother, Shiori wraps her in warmth and kindness. But as Mao spends more time with Shiori, she finds herself drawn to her not as a mother, but as a woman. When Shiori notices this change in Mao, what actions will she take?