Hiatus? No wonder, author freaking lost any sense of what he is writing, for what reason and who are the characters.
They only do 2 things together, eat and work.
Other times there is always a brigade of side characters: HIs friend, friends sister and triplets of children aged 10-12-13.
Romance? There is none
Ages of MMC and FMC, unknown. MMC acts like a guy in his late 20' but looks like a child who acts "cool". FMC supposedly is around ages 16 and 18 but somehow finds it interesting to play with children.....
Author effectively tries to destroy any progression and author does it with clear objective i.e. to stretch this shit
Initially i read until chapter 36 placed 5/5 in my personal library. Now chapter 61 3/5 (will never read it probably), i try to avoid and childish mangas and school themes now (too old and too many baggage of manga behind). My thinking was, ohh look a guy who is seemingly adult, hey maybe a wholesome slice of life flick with romance on top. Nope the same school life theme simply school life is masked as countryside life (instead of exams we plant potatoes, sorry for the spoiler about potatoes).
MMC and FMC are like step siblings and side characters (trio of underage children) are the most bizzare of the sides.
I find it off-putting when adults have "group dates" with children unrelated to them simply by the fact of close proximity. Like if he were really an adult and a farmer he would more likely be working, going to sauna/hot springs, sipping beer/sake and talking with other farmers.
But hey maybe it's me, i find it far more interesting sitting and reading or drinking and enjoying the nature than babysitting 3 children, you must look after them, control them, be patient with their hyperactivity and mischief. (Honestly, it feels FMC is the same age as them, at best 14. Would explain a hell lot why she likes acting like a child and interacting with them)