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A social media enthusiast discovers his intimidating classmate secretly bakes exquisite desserts, leading to an unexpected partnership that blossoms into romance.
The story follows Akito Yasokawa, a cheerful high schooler who enjoys attention as an influencer posting dance videos online. He shares a class with Naofumi Maki, a feared delinquent with bleached hair and a tough reputation. One day, Akito stumbles upon an anonymous social media account filled with beautifully photographed homemade sweets. Through detective work, he realizes the baker is none other than Maki, the yankee everyone avoids.
Akito approaches Maki and persuades him to form a partnership. Maki agrees on the condition that his face and voice remain hidden in any content. They begin creating baking videos for ForTube, a fictional video platform, with Akito filming, editing, and posting Maki’s creations. Maki’s desserts gain viral attention, and positive responses flood in. As they spend time together brainstorming shoots, plating sweets, and filming, Akito finds himself increasingly drawn to Maki, whose rough exterior melts away when he bakes, revealing a flustered, gentle side.
The central conflict emerges from Maki’s internal struggle. As a child, he loved cute and traditionally feminine things, but his rigidly heteronormative parents reacted negatively, leading him to believe his interests contributed to their divorce. This trauma forced him to overcompensate by adopting an aggressive, masculine persona and keeping others at a distance. Baking became a secret passion he never dared share.
The romantic tension intensifies when Akito sees Maki leaving a love hotel with another guy. Jealousy surges through him, making him realize his feelings have deepened beyond friendship. He grows possessive and protective, wanting to keep Maki for himself. Maki, meanwhile, struggles to believe anyone could genuinely accept him, having internalized years of shame.
Their relationship develops through small, tender negotiations over boundaries, privacy, and what to share publicly. The story explores how intimacy can survive when a camera lens constantly mediates their interactions. When misunderstandings and jealousy arise, they stem from believable fears about visibility distorting affection.
The manga concludes as a self-contained single volume, with Akito helping Maki begin to escape the toxic ideals imposed by his family. While some readers note the plot could have benefited from more exploration of Maki’s home life or deeper character development for Akito, the core narrative remains a sweet, affirming tale about accepting someone exactly as they are. The story treats baking as a love language and uses the pressures of social media virality as a test of genuine connection.
The story follows Akito Yasokawa, a cheerful high schooler who enjoys attention as an influencer posting dance videos online. He shares a class with Naofumi Maki, a feared delinquent with bleached hair and a tough reputation. One day, Akito stumbles upon an anonymous social media account filled with beautifully photographed homemade sweets. Through detective work, he realizes the baker is none other than Maki, the yankee everyone avoids.
Akito approaches Maki and persuades him to form a partnership. Maki agrees on the condition that his face and voice remain hidden in any content. They begin creating baking videos for ForTube, a fictional video platform, with Akito filming, editing, and posting Maki’s creations. Maki’s desserts gain viral attention, and positive responses flood in. As they spend time together brainstorming shoots, plating sweets, and filming, Akito finds himself increasingly drawn to Maki, whose rough exterior melts away when he bakes, revealing a flustered, gentle side.
The central conflict emerges from Maki’s internal struggle. As a child, he loved cute and traditionally feminine things, but his rigidly heteronormative parents reacted negatively, leading him to believe his interests contributed to their divorce. This trauma forced him to overcompensate by adopting an aggressive, masculine persona and keeping others at a distance. Baking became a secret passion he never dared share.
The romantic tension intensifies when Akito sees Maki leaving a love hotel with another guy. Jealousy surges through him, making him realize his feelings have deepened beyond friendship. He grows possessive and protective, wanting to keep Maki for himself. Maki, meanwhile, struggles to believe anyone could genuinely accept him, having internalized years of shame.
Their relationship develops through small, tender negotiations over boundaries, privacy, and what to share publicly. The story explores how intimacy can survive when a camera lens constantly mediates their interactions. When misunderstandings and jealousy arise, they stem from believable fears about visibility distorting affection.
The manga concludes as a self-contained single volume, with Akito helping Maki begin to escape the toxic ideals imposed by his family. While some readers note the plot could have benefited from more exploration of Maki’s home life or deeper character development for Akito, the core narrative remains a sweet, affirming tale about accepting someone exactly as they are. The story treats baking as a love language and uses the pressures of social media virality as a test of genuine connection.
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- Story & ArtChiuko Umeshibu
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