And Then I Know Love

After a life-changing accident ends his soccer career, Shougo Hinata finds new purpose working at a charming patisserie alongside his longtime benefactor and secret crush, Akira Hanagiri. The gentle, soft-spoken patissier has always been Shougo's anchor, and though he can't bring himself to confess his feelings, Shougo is content simply being near the man he admires. But when a chance encounter reveals glimpses of a hidden side to Akira—one that contradicts everything Shougo thought he knew—their comfortable routine begins to shift. As emotions intensify and boundaries blur, Shougo must decide whether to retreat to the safety of unspoken feelings or risk everything for a love that could transform them both. A tender yet passionate tale of two men navigating the delicate balance between friendship and something deeper, where every pastry crafted holds a piece of their hearts. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)