[ENG Ver.] Hajimemashita Petit

Editorial Review

★3.7 / 5 — henhenta editorial rating (our own assessment, not the DLsite official user score)

Slice-of-life comedy sits at the soft end of the adult doujinshi spectrum, and “Hajimemashita Petit” leans into that fully. With the creator’s own note that there’s “not much sexy stuff, mostly comedy,” it belongs with the growing number of series spin-offs that treat the adult label as a footnote and prioritize character-driven humor, a quieter corner of a market usually dominated by explicit content.

As the ninth side story in the “Hajimemasita” line, it works as a lighter companion piece. The premise is simple and domestic: Ricotta joins Riri-chan’s family cafe, and Riri-chan makes an awkward trip to buy a bra, only for the shop staff to tell her she doesn’t need one. That is a gag-driven setup, built on embarrassment and everyday absurdity rather than escalation. The package is generous for its length. Two separate stories fit into 18 pages (16 of manga plus 2 color pages), and bonus content rounds it out. The short format suggests brisk, punchline-oriented pacing rather than slow-burn development. The PNG format points to page-by-page image delivery, and the English tag means the humor arrives translated, which matters for a comedy that depends on timing.

Newcomers should know that a side story presumes some affection for the main series, and the cafe cast will land best with readers who already know the characters. Fans of the “Hajimemasita” line who want a breather from heavier entries will find the most to enjoy, as will readers who prefer gentle, character-first comedy over explicit material.

Verdict: a short, sweet, laugh-first side story that rewards series fans and disappoints anyone expecting heat.