En wa Ki na Mono Aji na Mono

Kaoru Miyagi worked as a bartender with only a middle school education until a generous mentor helped him land a position at the upscale Tokyo restaurant Tachibana. Now in charge of the establishment, Miyagi’s respect for the person who changed his life may be turning into something more. Kasuga, a new chef from a connected restaurant, quickly develops a strong interest in Miyagi. Miyagi has little reason to consider someone as reckless as Kasuga—unless Kasuga holds knowledge about Miyagi’s past that could reshape his future.