The house plants in Eriko's apartment are a symbol of caring and taking responsibility for someone. The symbolism is based on the proverb "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach," which, in Japanese, is very similar: "You can snatch a man's heart if you start with his stomach." Symbol: House Plants Mikage expresses her love for Yuichi through feeding him, e.g., by cooking the lavish meal after Yuichi has told her about the death of his mother, or by bringing him the katsudon when he is alone in a hotel. Symbol: Foodįood is a symbol of nurturing and care. In the kitchen, she is at peace and she is herself others notice her artistry, her elan, and her warmth. In her opinion, kitchens should be large, which indicates that she values freedom, as opposed to a cramped place where she is constrained and unable to move freely. She prefers kitchens to be bright, indicating her innate cheerful demeanor. For Mikage, the kitchen is a symbol of warmth, comfort, and security.
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