Characters
This Character finds comfort in the Kitchen.
Who is Mikage
This theme occurs multiple times when Mikage loses the people she loves
What is Death.
This symbol is the main part of the book and is the title.
What is Kitchen.
“But I trusted their kitchen.”
This sweet with wafer and chocolate has been offered in over 300 flavors (including wasabi, soy sauce, and matcha) in Japan.
What are KitKats?
What character has late nights due to owning a nightclub?
Who is Eriko.
This theme makes yuichi a certain type of way after his mother dies?
What is Loneliness.
This symbol is used throughout the book to connect with individuals in the book.
“Although I was raised with love, I was always lonely.”
Who is Mikage.
How fast can a Japanese bullet train go?
What is 200mph.
This character storms into Mikage’s place of work to lecture her about staying away from Yuichi.
Who is Okuno.
This theme is expressed when Mikage reminisces about her grandma.
What is Nostalgia
What is a piece of clothing that Mikage tried on?
What is the red sweater.
“The telephone was glowing.”
Who is Yuichi
What is the oldest Japanese sport and when was it founded?
What is Sumo wrestling in around the 1600s
Which character's death serves as a catalyst for Mikage's emotional journey and deepens her connection with Yuichi?
Who is Mikage's Grandma
This theme expresses the feeling of deep distress throughout the main character’s perspective, as well as the whole mood of the novella.
What is Sorrow
This symbolizes connection and how it helps Mikage when she’s on a solitary path of darkness. This term is also used to describe the effect Yuichi has on Mikage.
What is Light.
”I really needed you to make me laugh.”
Who is Yuichi
What fast food is a tradition to eat on Christmas in Japan?
What is KFC (Kentucky fried chicken)
These characters comfort Mikage after Okuno reprimands her on her business trip.
Who is Kuri and Nori
Mikage displays this theme when Yuichi doesn’t inform her about his life.
What is forgiveness
This symbol shows a new era of life and symbolizes growth and resilience.
What is the Pineapple Plant.
"Chin up, kid!”
Who is Sotaro.
How many islands is Japan made up of?
What is Roughly from 6,000 to 14,000.