
the MC was rethinking about that scene and getting hindsight from it. so yeah it was a flashback but also it was not from a distant past. (I don't think that really matters how distant that scene was.) it's just that the MC is lost in his thoughts and still looking for answers. _ I am also not sure about why the MC is calling the man "teacher" I am a bit lost myself as the teacher seem to be a look-alike compared to the man who show him his new work-place (the snack-bar) _ is he the same person ? I thought it was the ML number two ?? _
x-) I am glad to think ML number two and MC have crossed paths again! because i had miss that ML N°2 I like him !!! :-) _ I think MC was away because of art school then they didn't live together anymore and then ??? i don't know. I don't remember that/if the MC came back to that town. did they have the time to meet again ?? not sure about the time line.I don't know but I am ok for now, let's see the next chapter.

Honestly I just want the MC to end up being single and content with his life. He has faced so much and js still exploring. Plus for me the boss (I am assuming this is the 2nd ML you are talking about) feels more like counsellor/guardian who is there to guide MC whenever he is too lost in his thoughts.

Agreed !! Yes ! it's the same for me !! I really like that the 2nd ML is a found family and a mentor from another generation, and not a love interest. It's rare to see that kind of friendship in BL I really like it, I like that he is an elder gay man, and that they have a pure platonic friendship and companionship. It feels good ! I am curious about the MC's future decisions! It seems to me that he is at a crossroad (but that he doesn't see his options yet)
Ok I am little confused about last chl. Was that the teacher of male lead in last panel? And was that scene at gallery a flashback?