Although I Love You, and You?

In the heart of Osaka, Matsumoto Sakae runs a cozy restaurant where the food warms the soul and his smile could melt the coldest heart. When recently divorced office worker Soga Hisashi stumbles in after a relocation, it’s love at first sight for Sakae—but Soga, still nursing emotional scars and unsure of his own feelings, is hesitant. As they navigate a tentative friendship that slowly blossoms into something deeper, they must contend with meddling exes, workplace gossip, and their own insecurities. This charming Japanese BL takes the classic ‘love at first sight’ trope and grounds it in adult realism, exploring how two very different people can find healing in each other’s company. With mouthwatering food, gentle humor, and a Kansai dialect that adds local flavor, the series serves up a sweet, slow-burn romance about second chances and the courage to love again.