淳's manga / #slice of life(171)

1/3 in trilogy. New trainee is at first surprised how open his boss chikase is about how he is gay and how he is in love with his boss. But as they get closer, they start to develop feelings especially on the trainee's side. Chikase then confesses to his boss, who let's him down gently and his trainee slowly moves in as time moves on. And then their feelings grow mutual. It's great how the company is all so supportive of Chikase and the trainee Tomoaki.

2/3 in trilogy. As this established couple, Chikase and Tomoaki contemplate moving in together, suddenly Tomoaki is transferred to another department mostly due to the fact that he is not married. There his confidence plummets as he struggles to make any sales, yet as he gets his first client he suffers his first taste of homophobia as they withdraw their offer once they find out he is dating a man. The issue is eventually solved but not without drama between the couple as well since Chikase feels partly responsible. But they weather the storm

Final installment 3/3. Chikase finally confirms to his parents that he is gay. Tomoaki is transferred out to the head branch so they have a long distance relationship for a few months. This causes issues since Chikase's insecurities arise again. Mainly about if Tomoaki would be better off with a woman and with a family. Tomoaki gets them pair rings but it's not enough. They break off for a while but Tomoaki eventually returns and comes back into Chikase's life. He even greets his parents and it ends with talks of fretting Tomoaki's.