Aikagi-kun to Shiawase Gohan

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This is one of those "feel-good" stories that don't carry a lot of drama. The manga sells itself as one revolving around food, and this is true, even with the backdrop of a budding relationship. The characters are mellow and have their quirks, but nothing very overt or outrageous that some might like in a slice-of-life. It feels like a more soothing manga for an older audience, taking things slow in the world. If you don't like stories that don't have much of any conflict, this probably won't sit well with you.
The art is serviceable. One big, valid gripe would be that the males almost ... all seem to be based off the same template of hair an face, with small tweaks and accessories. The food isn't actually super textured like some food mangas might be that are hyper-realistic. It's mostly rather simple and still a little cartoony, usually with lines and maybe a texture or two.
There are unfortunate moments where the dialogue feels forced as a means of advancing the relationship. This comes sometimes in the form of thoughts that pop out of a situation that isn't totally related, or asking questions out of the blue with little real reason given the context. It's not super egregious, though, and the overall writing is pretty good. You have a lot of banter that sounds natural, and that's a good thing.
Overall, this is a manga for people who want a break from the drama-filled love stories, and it comes with food on the side!