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"Takumi, a gifted chef, was just let go from his job. He lands a gig at an old boarding house called Astro-sou, but hesitates to accept after learning he must also live there full-time. That is until he meets the beautiful and charming caretaker, Mira, and he's sold. The two begin to work together and their connection deepens. But Mira has a secret: she isn't from this world!

Source: Crunchyroll"

Genre(s): Slice of Life, Sci-fi, Romance?

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I like it. It feels like an older, early 00's show or maybe even a 70's comedy where the backdrop isn't explored until after spending plenty of time in the doldrums with the other characters. Animation is adequate with the weird VHS line dithering popularized by Megalo Box. I enjoy the characters dumping on Mira's cooking and the bit with the dog being undercover was amusing. Interject some mild space opera intrigue just when things were getting stale, and I can see this going the distance.