This picture book depicts the world of kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) with fun illustrations. - Title: Kushikatsu-san's House is Packed - Publisher: PHP Institute - Author: Yoshitaka Okada Mitarashi-kun, who doesn't get talked down to I'm not sure if it's Osaka dialect, or if it's better to broadly categorize it as Kansai dialect, but the gentle and cheerful words cast a magic spell, and I found myself smiling throughout the entire book. As I read on, I began to see the kushikatsu, who reunite the kirinpo (rice cakes), the negi (green onions) from yakitori, and the mitarashi dango (sweet soy sauce dumplings) that had become separated from their skewers, as a kindhearted Osaka uncle. The exchanges in the dialogue and the scene where the villainous (or so it seems) cat appears and is easily defeated are also funny, reminiscent of a comedy show. There's no doubt that the setting is the city of Kuidaore (eat-till-you-drop) and the holy land of comedy. What particularly charmed me was the character of Mitarashi-kun, who is disliked by everyone for his sticky sauce. I thought it was great how he always responds calmly and doesn't get talked down to, no matter what people say. Thank you for reading.