Susumu x Minoru

Sinopsis

Susumu, a struggling manga author, faces a career crisis when his dream magazine drops him. His former editor suggests a new path: writing boys' love manga. This proposal leaves Susumu conflicted, as he knows nothing about the genre and considers abandoning his drawing career to return home. Minoru, a coworker at the restaurant where Susumu also works, secretly harbors feelings for him. He has consistently supported Susumu, even cooking for him. Concerned about Susumu's potential departure, Minoru proposes they date, framing it as "hands-on research" for Susumu's new manga.