SWEET BEAN PASTE follows the friendship between Sentaro, a young man who runs a small dorayaki shop, and Tokue, an elderly with leprosy. As Tokue helps at the shop and teaches Sentaro how to make the perfect bean paste, the two form a bond that challenges Sentaro's notions of what it means to live a fulfilling life.

SWEET BEAN PASTE is a meditation on the value of human connection and the importance of finding meaning in our daily tasks, regardless of how mundane they are. Through straightforward yet heartfelt storytelling, Sukegawa challenges our definitions of success and demonstrates that happiness lies in simple acts of kindness.

For those looking for an uplifting story of friendship and life, SWEET BEAN PASTE is the perfect comfort read to get you through tough times.