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Delicious!
Delicious! Mahito Ishizaka (石坂真人, Ishizaka Mahito)
石坂真人, Mahito)
Mahito is a pop star who is host of "Delicious Time"
デリシャス! with Ringo. He is influential in the choice of Ringo
Genre Romance, Drama, Comedy as host, since he will be co-starring. He grows
affectionate of Ringo, and is depressed when he
Manga
must quit "Delicious Time" and partner with
Written by Miyuki Kobayashi (story) Ayana.
Yui Ayumi (art)
Ayana Hanamori (花森朱菜, Hanamori Ayana)
花森朱菜, Ayana)
Published by Kodansha
Ayana is Ringo’s rival. She is constantly trying to
Demographic Shōjo get attention, particularly from boys that have
Magazine Nakayoshi
interest in Ringo. Eventually she has her own
cooking show called "Sweet Cooking," which
Original run April 1996 – May 1999 Mahito hosts with her.
Volumes 7
Michiyo Matsuoka (松岡三千代, Matsuoka Michiyo)
松岡三千代, Michiyo)
Michiyo is a school friend of Ringo’s.
Delicious! (デリシャス!) is a manga drawn by artist Yui
Ayumi (あゆみゆい, Ayumi Yui). The original story was Kaede Tsutsui (筒井楓, Tsutsui Kaede)
筒井楓, Kaede)
created by Miyuki Kobayashi (小林深雪, Kobayashi Miyu- Kaede is the mother of Kazuomi and a widow, so
ki). It was serialized in 35 parts in the monthly shōjo pub- she lives alone with her son. She is a screenplay
lication Nakayoshi from April 1996 through May 1999. It writer and often struggles with her line of work.
was then collected into seven books, each containing five She eventually marries the director of "Delicious
parts. Each part was published with a recipe for the read- Time."
er to prepare.
Ringo’s father (野々原穂, Nonohara ???)
野々原穂, ???)
Story Although the kanji for Ringo’s father’s name is
given in the manga,[3] because he makes only
Ringo Nonohara’s dream is to become a star. Although occasional appearances and is only referred to as
she can’t cook,[1] she tries out for the lead in a cooking "Papa," the reading of his first name is uncertain.
show called "Delicious Time," which will also be starring As a word in the Japanese language, however, the
the star she idolizes, Mahito Ishizaka. When she discov- kanji is read "ho" and is a word for the ear or head
ers that the final stage of the competition will mean she of a plant. He is a static character who is
has to prepare a dish, however, Ringo calls on her good supportive and caring for Ringo.
friend, chef, and next-door-neighbor, Tsutsui Kazuomi.
Thanks to Kazuomi’s help and her own cute persona, she Ayame Nonohara (野々原あやめ, Nonohara Ayame)
野々原あやめ, Ayame)
is chosen for "Delicious Time." Thus begin trials as Ringo Ayame is Ringo’s mother. She is also a static
tries to become a star. character who is always energetic. She is
sometimes found talking with Kaede, since Kaede is
Characters her next-door neighbor.
Kazuomi Tsutsui (筒井一臣, Tsutsui Kazuomi)
筒井一臣, Kazuomi) Hakusan Hanamori (花森白山, Hanamori Hakusan)
花森白山, Hakusan)
Kazuomi is the next-door neighbor and longtime
friend to Ringo, whom he has a weak spot for. References
Because he is a good cook, he is often teaching her
the recipes she uses on "Delicious Time!"[3] His [1] Delicious! tankōbon 1; menu 1, page 7. ISBN
birthday is the April 4. He also plays basketball, 4-06-178847-7
which he remembers playing with his father. [2] Delicious! tankōbon 1; menu 1, page 3. ISBN
4-06-178847-7
[3] ^ Delicious! tankōbon 1; menu 1, page 12. ISBN
4-06-178847-7
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