Aniki! Meshi desu yo
兄貴！メシですよ
Jouichirou Hashiya, the leader of the Sadorigumi yakuza family, is a feared and respected man in the criminal underworld. But after being shot in a sudden attack, he loses all memory of his past, including his identity and his role as a boss. His subordinate, Kurume, a loyal and caring member of the gang, takes him in and decides to help him recover.
Kurume believes that the key to restoring Jouichirou's memories lies in the familiar tastes of homemade meals. She begins cooking for him every day, preparing dishes that might trigger recollections of his former life. As Jouichirou eats, fragments of his past slowly surface—glimpses of yakuza meetings, his men, and the bonds he once shared. But with each memory comes the danger of his forgotten enemies, who may still be after him.
Through the simple act of sharing food, Kurume and Jouichirou navigate the delicate balance between his lost identity and the violent world he left behind. The manga blends comedy and slice-of-life moments with the tension of a yakuza story, exploring how even the most hardened criminal can find solace in a home-cooked meal.
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