This Love is Strawberry Sweet (Sono Koi wa Ichigo no You ni)
Overview 🍓
20-year-old university student Sara Moritani returns to the countryside to help her injured grandfather run his strawberry farm. There, she meets 33-year-old strawberry farmer Minori Sugiura — intimidating at first glance, but gentle and considerate beneath the surface. As they tend the farm together, their bond slowly blossoms into a tender, wholesome romance that grows without unnecessary drama or misunderstanding. This short but heartfelt manga follows their sweet, natural path to love, marriage, and a warm countryside future.
Main Characters
- Sara Moritani — FL; a sweet, earnest university student helping on her grandfather’s farm.
- Minori Sugiura — ML; a 33-year-old veteran farmer with a gentle heart and serious face.
Supporting Cast
- Yanase Endo Fujigumi — Sara’s high school friend and minor rival.
- Lynn Otaga — Minori’s younger cousin, chaotic but lovable.
- Akemi & Hiroshi — Minori’s adorable, supportive parents.
- Tatsuo Moritani — Sara’s grandfather.
- Atsushi Nishizaki — Minori’s friend and izakaya owner.
- Koruko Ikeda — Sara’s friend later paired with Atsushi.
- Takezawa — Older woman interested in Minori (shut down immediately).
Credits
- Author/Artist: Irono
- Status: Completed — 4 Volumes, 25 Chapters
- Years: 2018–2022
Character Spotlights 🍓💕
A 20-year-old university student who drops everything to help her injured grandfather with his strawberry farm. She’s earnest, warm, and grounded. Sara never plays with anyone’s feelings, and when she falls in love, she falls with her whole heart.
A 33-year-old seasoned farmer with a stoic face but a gentle soul. He is respectful and cautious because of their age difference, but deeply devoted. A genuine green flag wrapped in soft, quiet moments.
Light, harmless chaos comes from Yanase (Sara’s friend) and Lynn (Minori’s cousin). Their antics add comedy and youthful energy, but never derail the core couple or turn things toxic.
The manga closes with a warm, fulfilling epilogue — Sara and Minori married with two adorable children. It’s the kind of ending that makes the entire journey feel wrapped in a cozy bow.
Covers Gallery 🍓
The covers highlight the soft, wholesome tone of this countryside romance.
My Review 🍓💕
First Impressions
This manga is pure serotonin. From page one, the rural setting, warm family vibes, and gentle slow-burn chemistry make it feel like a cozy blanket. Sara and Minori’s dynamic is respectful, sweet, and grounded — no forced tension, no drama for drama’s sake, just two awkward lovebirds learning how to meet in the middle.
Where It Stumbles
- Short length means some side characters don’t get deeper arcs.
- If you crave high-stakes angst or melodrama, this isn’t that story.
- The age gap won’t work for everyone, even though it’s handled gently and respectfully.
What Still Works
- Healthy communication and mutual respect between the leads.
- Zero unnecessary misunderstandings or dragged-out drama.
- Soft countryside setting that makes every moment feel grounded and intimate.
- Charming side characters who add warmth and comedy.
- A fully satisfying ending — marriage, kids, and real closure.
TL;DR
A sweet, warm countryside romance that grows naturally without pain, toxicity, or chaos. If you just want something soft, wholesome, and emotionally safe, Strawberry Love is the perfect little treat.
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