Old-Fashioned Cupcake

An 18-page prequel story about Nozue and Togawa before they became superior and subordinate, respectively. *Note: First published in the March 2020 issue of ihr HertZ on January 31, 2020. Released as individual ebook chapter on August 26, 2020.*

Thirty-nine-year-old Nozue went from living a routine, melancholic life of sleep and work to spending his days in bliss with Togawa, his younger subordinate. Now six months into their relationship, the two have graduated from dates at a pancake shop to spending their nights together, but when a coworker spots Togawa wearing one of Nozue’s ties to work, it sends Nozue spiraling into doubt about the feasibility of their relationship. (Source: SuBLime) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*