Seiyou Kottou Yougashiten: Antique

Stepping away from a lucrative — if unfulfilling — career, heir Keiichiro Tachibana opens a small patisserie called Antique. He’s got the perfect space and a vision, but there’s one small problem: he absolutely loathes cake. To overcome this sugary hurdle, he hires the handsome and enigmatic Eiji Kanda, a former boxing prodigy whose confections are so divinely irresistible that women swoon at his very presence. As Antique opens its doors, a colorful cast of characters quickly fills out its quirky staff, including Keiichiro’s childhood friend and a shy, unassuming apprentice. Amidst the delicate pastries and simmering tensions, the shop becomes a stage for unfolding pasts and unexpected connections, proving that even the sweetest treats can hide a dash of bitterness.

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