Title

Restart After Coming Back Home

Also known as: Restart wa Tadaima no Ato de, リスタートはただいまのあとで, Risutaato wa Tadaima no Ato de, heimkehren und neu anfangen, Restart - Reprendre ma vie à tes côtés, Khởi đầu mới là trở về nhà, Рестарт після повернення додому, Recomeçando depois de voltar para casa

by Cocomi

Score from AniList: 78/100finished1 volumes7 chapters

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Hot-headed Kozuka Mitsuomi left his home in the country to try to lead a sophisticated life in Tokyo. Unfortunately, at age 25, he returns home in disgrace, having been fired from his job. As he tries to rediscover himself in the rural area he once called home, he meets Kumai Yamato, a man about his age who was adopted into his community while Mitsuomi was away. The sweet and even-tempered Yamato is hiding his own pain, and as the two men connect, they start a journey together. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Chapters available: 7
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A quiet, adult romance about a hot-headed man who returns home from Tokyo and finds a second chance in the countryside, with a gentle, grown-up pace.

Pros

Warm, grounded adult romance
A sense of place in a rural setting

Cons

The short run leaves the romance brief
Some moments feel rushed

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Hot-headed Kozuka Mitsuomi left his home in the country to try to lead a sophisticated life in Tokyo. At twenty-five, he returns home, and that return sets up a quiet, grown-up story about second chances and the places that shape us. The rural setting is a warm contrast to the city.The strength is the sense of place. The countryside feels lived-in, and the adult romance is handled with patience. The lead's frustrations and small moments of growth give the story emotional texture.The weaknesses are clear. The run is short, so the romance is brief, and some moments feel rushed. Readers wanting a deeper story may find it slight.Recommended for readers who enjoy gentle, adult romance with a rural setting. Expect a quiet, warm read.