Old Fashion Cupcake Episode 1

Episode 1:
As Nozue approaches his 40s, he is neither motivated by life nor does he have any ambition at work, refusing every possible opportunity for a promotion at his job. The same remains the case with love, as he finds it too troublesome to go out on dates and have someone to be with. All of this has his co-workers curious questioning as to why such a kind and popular guy is still single. One day, Nozue and his subordinate, Tokawa, go out to visit a client. On their way back, they see girls from high school frolicking around to which Nozue casually comments, 'I envy them!” Upon hearing this, Tokawa decides to take Nozue to a pancake shop that is often frequented by young and attractive girls. As the two sit down for desserts and start talking, Tokawa decides to share a secret with Nozue.

Official Synopsis:
A 39-year-old office worker by profession, Nozue spends his day-to-day life in a mundane cycle that merely involves sleeping, waking up, and going to work. While at ease and accustomed to his banal way of life, Nozue's habits are beginning to take a toll on his emotional and mental health that has his hard-eyed, but reliable 29-year-old subordinate, Tokawa increasingly concerned. In an unexpected turn of events, one day, both Nozue and Tokawa find themselves together in a pancake shop bustling with young and attractive girls.

☆ First place winner of the 'Best Comic' category at the Chil-Chil BL Awards 2021
☆ A relationship blossoms between a gentle, tender boss and his handsome yet hard-headed subordinate as they connect over their love for desserts.
☆ Catch Japanese heartthrobs Takeda Kouhei and Kimura Tatsunari come together for the sweet office themed BL romance!
☆ Adapted from the 2021 BL manga novel 'Old Fashion Cupcake' by the author, Sagan Sagan.