“Mob boss's son disguises as homeless worker to woo ramen boy who hates yakuza.”
Noodle Shop Affair
秘密な関係 ~Secret Connection~
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Synopsis
Mob boss's son disguises as homeless worker to woo ramen boy who hates yakuza.
Ukyou, the spoiled only son of the most powerful mob boss in the region, is smitten at first sight with Kakeru, the cute son of a local ramen-ya. But when he goes to declare his undying love, he discovers that thanks to the bullying of a rival mob, the ramen shop is deep in debt, Kakeru's father is in the hospital, and Kakeru is struggling to keep the place going on his own. Naturally, Kakeru now HATES yakuza. Fortunately, the kid is too dim to recognize Ukyou without his sunglasses and loud suits, so Kumichou-san (Mr. Mob Boss) whips off the sunglasses and becomes Ukyou-kun, homeless guy who needs a job at the ramen shop to survive. Hijinks ensue. Vol.1: Himitsu na Kankei - Secret Connection (秘密な関係) Vol.2: Naisho na Kankei - Secret Connection (ナイショな関係) Vol.3: Honto no Kankei - Secret Connection (ホントの関係) (Source: MU)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 3 vol ch × vol
- Published Sep 2002 – Apr 2005
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M8369 catalog