

Old Fashion Cupcake
A workaholic bored with life discovers the rejuvenating power of new experiences — and yummy treats — from a junior employee with a secret crush on him.
Overview
A workaholic bored with life discovers the rejuvenating power of new experiences — and yummy treats — from a junior employee with a secret crush on him.
Episodes

1. Pancakes Are a Taste of Regret
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, Togawa, 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, Togawa 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, Togawa decides to share a secret with Nozue.

2. A Suit That Suits Him
In an attempt to revive Nozue’s enthusiasm for life, Togawa invites Nozue to join him for a sugary round of treats on their day off, to which Nozue reluctantly agrees. Upon meeting each other, the two decide to go grab some parfait together at a popular dessert shop with long queues. Spending the weekends with Togawa over desserts seems to bring about a sudden change in Nozue’s behavior, as Togawa and the rest of his co-workers are able to observe his renewed energy at work. One day, Nozue invites one of his female colleagues for lunch, which ultimately results in Togawa feeling upset.

3. Home-Cooked Food and Boys-Talk
Having regained his zeal for life, a renewed Nozue decides to stop hanging out with Togawa. Although sad and hurt at heart, Togawa nevertheless hides his loneliness and jokingly asks Nozue to return the favor. In his act of appreciation, Nozue visits Togawa and cooks him a warm meal. The two sit down again for a hearty conversation and Nozue is pleased to see Togawa enjoy the meal that he’s prepared. Upon returning home, Nozue ultimately has a change of heart and decides to text Togawa for an outing on the weekend, to which Togawa never replies. The next day, they meet at the office, and Nozue is left puzzled by Togawa’s apparent lack of reaction. The same day, Nozue is invited to a drinking party by his subordinates and while Nozue hears that Togawa will not be attending the gathering, Nozue still chooses to go ahead.
Cast & Crew

Kouhei Takeda
Nozue

Tatsunari Kimura
Togawa

Atomu Mizuishi
Nakamura

Momoka Ayukawa
Sasaki

Rei Yoshii
Kirishima

Sarara Saitou
Kawano




