Bakery Clerk

Susumu's editor discusses the differences between commercial BL and doujinshi, and the expectations of readers.

Susumu is seen being intimate with Minoru. Later, he is shown struggling to meet his manga deadlines, complaining about drawing backgrounds, and receiving help from his assistants.

Koharu is a fujoshi who meets Minoru.

Taira encounters Susumu on the street and later helps him with his manga work alongside Ao-chan.

Minoru's sister asks him to do chores.

Ao-chan arrives to help Susumu with his manga deadlines, bringing Taira along.