Have you ever had the feeling that time is chasing you, rather than walking alongside you?

When spring arrives with its gentle warmth and blooming skies, it feels like the perfect time to open a new chapter—literally. There’s something about this season that invites us to slow down, savour quiet moments, and step into the pages of a good book.Today, we’re recommending a novel that is as sweet and delicate as the season itself: Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa.