Let me start with this line from one of their scenes because it really hit me in the feels:
Nozue: "With you, I want to experience the things you haven't yet. And me too - the good and the bad. I'm confident I can be part of your life. I like you."
Honestly, that has to be one of the sweetest, most genuine, and purest confessions I've ever heard in BL history.
Old Fashion Cupcake is such a simple, sweet, yet mature story about a boss and his employee slowly falling for each other. Nozue, 39, is a single workaholic whose life just revolves around work, home, sleep, and repeat - no time for love. It's something a lot of Japanese people (and even us!) can relate to these days.
Togawa definitely liked Nozue first, and the fact that he gets jealous because girls like Nozue? Too cute. When he hugged him, I was honestly giggling like crazy! Even though they're both older, it never felt awkward. In fact, Togawa is such a green flag - always looking out for Nozue and staying by his side.
There's not a lot of skinship in this series, but the chemistry between them? Chef's kiss. That's what I always look for in a BL - not the NC, but the emotional connection. I usually avoid office romance because they can feel cliché or boring, but this one's an exception (along with Cherry Magic, of course!).
Even though the series is short, it never felt rushed or dragged. It wrapped everything up so well. I also love how it touched on the idea that even when you're older, you can still find joy, love, and new experiences, that age shouldn't hold you back. And most of all, to be kind to yourself.
Both leads totally nailed their roles and the OST is definitely wonderful. Old Fashion Cupcake might have a simple plot, but it carries a deep, meaningful message. It's one of those BLs that quietly stays in your heart.
