Mr. Mitsuya's Planned Feeding

"Is this racing heartbeat really just professional admiration?" Tomoya Ishida is a newly hired editor working at the fashion magazine Sophia Monthly. When his senior colleague is unexpectedly hospitalized, Tomoya is abruptly tasked with an unfamiliar responsibility: collecting a column manuscript from Ayumu Mitsuya, a highly respected culinary researcher. Though apprehensive about meeting such a prominent figure, Tomoya visits him shortly after receiving the assignment. To his surprise, the renowned expert is not intimidating in the slightest. Instead, Mitsuya turns out to be a warm, approachable older gentleman who speaks in a gentle Kyoto dialect. While Tomoya waits for the manuscript, Mitsuya offers him a simple yet exquisitely prepared dish. The meal is so deeply satisfying that it completely captivates Tomoya's appetite and leaves a lasting impression on him. What begins as a routine professional errand quickly evolves into something far more personal. Enchanted by both the delicious food and Mitsuya's welcoming demeanor, Tomoya realizes that his excitement extends well beyond editorial duties. Before long, he finds himself eagerly anticipating every future encounter, leaving him to wonder if the intense feelings stirring in his chest might signify something much deeper than mere respect.