College life in Niigata was supposed to be simple, rhythmic, and sweet. Shiina was perfectly content watching her boyfriend, Shuu, pour his entire soul into his copperwork. To her, he was just a lovable smithing nut who preferred the sound of his hammer to a night out. But the steady beat of their cozy life skips a massive beat when Shuu suddenly asks for her hand in marriage. Now, a girl who only recently finished high school is faced with a life-changing choice. Is she prepared to become part of a legendary smithing lineage? Can their love survive the pressure of old-world traditions and the heavy expectations of a prestigious family? Step into the workshop and feel the heat in this beautiful, grounded romance about what it really means to build a life with someone.

Romance, Slice of Life, Marriage Proposal, Traditional Craftsmanship, Seinen, Heartwarming, Niigata, College Life, Family Legacy, Rural Japan