Two coworkers hopelessly in love struggle to keep their relationship a secret, but each day at work where they cross paths puts their willpower to the test in this cute office romance.
Two coworkers hopelessly in love struggle to keep their relationship a secret, but each day at work where they cross paths puts their willpower to the test in this cute office romance.
Yui Mitsuya and Masugu Tateishi aren't just any coworkers—they totally have the hots for each other. His helpful yet humble attitude makes her giddy, and her cuteness leaves him grinning like a fool. Problem is, they're trying to keep their new relationship under wraps to avoid making things awkward at work. But seeing how they can't keep their hands off each other, they run the risk of spilling their little secret with each passing day at the office.
After Masugu and Yui slip up at an after-work party, the cat is out of the bag when the newcomer to the planning department discovers their secret. Now, their only hope at containment is to convince Somei-kun to keep his mouth shut. Rattled, the two love birds plan a getaway to be free from prying eyes back home, but an emergency at work threatens to derail their vacation plans altogether.
It takes courage to ask someone out, especially when it might mean ruining your career. Before Masugu and Yui were dating, both of them were afraid to take the first step, but a sudden confession changed everything. These days, their relationship is stronger than ever…or is it? Jealousy strikes when Yui overhears cute coworkers swooning over Masugu, but will her sexy surprise be enough to hold his affection?
Yui gets the opportunity of a lifetime—to work on her products and flourish in a new department, but the move would mean leaving her friends and goals in the planning department behind. Hayakawa-san considers making a move of her own—on Somei-kun, a coworker eight years her junior, but is terrified of the possible consequences. And even Maria’s thinking of her future when a dessert overdose forces her to weigh her sweet tooth against her desire for a sweetheart.
Poor Masugu is in a panic when his six-month dating anniversary surprise for Yui produces the wrong kind of tears! Though when all is said and done, Yui’s so much in love that she blabs that she’s seeing someone to her besties at work…which may prove to be a huge mistake. While letting loose at a New Year’s work party, her planning-department pal Ucchan pries into people’s private lives and spills the beans about a certain accountant’s big secret.
If her smile is any indication, there’s a spark between Chief Hayakawa and Somei-kun—or at least that’s what Masugu suspects when he spots them together. However, a failed office romance in the past prevents her from making a move, but an extremely embarrassing night and a confession or two might change all that. Meanwhile, someone’s figured out who Yui’s secret boyfriend is…and may just be harboring a secret crush of their own.
After a few new hires turn out to be a handful, Masugu and Uto-san are forced to set them straight…or at least try. Later, when the whole crew goes on a camping trip, a campfire confession gone bad leads to two secret flings being exposed. And while Director Kiribayashi is busy struggling to land a lover of his own, Masugu’s mother suddenly coming to town seems to spell some kind of trouble back home.
Following a squabble back home, Masugu’s mom has sought solace in Tokyo, but her extended stay makes Masugu snap. Meanwhile, Morizono cheats on sweets and has an affair with spicy food, leading to a guilty conscience and a grumpy stomach. And all signs point to Masugu having to switch departments when rumors of an internal transfer circle the office. Yui tries to help him cope, but when that phone call from HR finally comes, they're both thrown for a loop.
While Yui struggles to settle into her new role, everything unravels at the department she left behind. Her friend Uto-san fights to keep afloat with her new responsibilities, but a family crisis leads to a breakdown. Later, at a beer garden bash, a tipsy Tsuji-san makes it super obvious she adores Masugu. So when she pulls Yui aside to express her feelings, Yui braces herself for a rival in love.
The Tsuda Sweets ping-pong tournament heats up when Yui and Masugu face off. While both their departments are in it to win it, the low-key lovers are more concerned with their steamy side bet involving kinky cosplay. Later, marriage is on Yui’s mind, but Masugu doesn’t seem too interested in popping the question. As she scrambles to sort out her future, Yui’s forced to confront her own big question: what does she want out of life?
As Yui’s 29th birthday looms, questions of marriage, money, and motherhood send her spiraling into a full-blown quarter-life crisis. Adulthood is hitting some people hard, but for Somei-kun, it’s not hitting hard enough. Hayakawa-san still treats him like a cute kid, so he lays it all on the line in a confession that could change their dynamic forever. Meanwhile, Tsuji-san wishes guys her age would grow up, too. She dabbles with the idea of dating to move past her feelings for Masugu, but the boyish bragging of the guys she meets leaves her wondering what her heart really wants.
As Yui's 29th birthday looms, questions of marriage, money, and motherhood send her spiraling into a full-blown quarter-life crisis. Adulthood is hitting some people hard, but for Somei-kun, it's not hitting hard enough. Hayakawa-san still treats him like a cute kid, so he lays it all on the line in a confession that could change their dynamic forever. Meanwhile, Tsuji-san wishes guys her age would grow up, too. She dabbles with the idea of dating to move past her feelings for Masugu, but the boyish bragging of the guys she meets leaves her wondering what her heart really wants.